This book is a guide for Drama course. This course mainly discusses drama before the students prepare their theatrical performance. The content of the book covers the meaning of drama, the intrinsic elements of drama and extrinsic elements of drama. The discussion includes basic patterns for some key concepts of drama: definition, theme, setting, plot, character, characterization, social context, historical context, and cultural background. This book is in the spectrum of drama study materials with the expected learning experience are performing a play on the stage.
The elements of learning achievement in the manner element are: 1. Believe in God Almighty and able to show a religious attitude; 2. Upholding human values in carrying out duties based on religion, morals, and ethics; 3. Contribute in improving the quality of life in society, nation, state, and the progress of civilization based on Pancasila; 4. To act as citizens who are proud and love their homeland, have nationalism and a sense of responsibility to the country and nation; 5. Appreciate the diversity of cultures, views, religions, and beliefs, as well as the opinions or original findings of others; 6. Cooperate and have social sensitivity and concern for society and the environment; 7. Obey the law and discipline in the life of society and the state; 8. Internalize academic values, norms, and ethics; 9. Demonstrate an attitude of responsibility for work in the field of expertise independently; and 10. Internalize the spirit of independence, struggle, and entrepreneurship.