# Grade 12 Dramatic Arts Notes

> CAPS-aligned Grade 12 Dramatic Arts revision notes, broken down topic by topic with worked examples, diagrams, and key definitions.

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## Topics

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### 20th Century Theatre Movements

- [20th Century Theatre Movements notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/20th-century-theatre-movements)
- [Background and Context of Modern Drama](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/20th-century-theatre-movements/background-and-context-of-modern-drama)
- [Social, Historical and Political Influences on Theatre](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/20th-century-theatre-movements/social-historical-and-political-influences-on-theatre)
- [Key 20th Century 'Isms' and Their Impact](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/20th-century-theatre-movements/key-20th-century-isms-and-their-impact)

### Theatre of the Absurd, Epic Theatre and Postmodern Theatre

- [Theatre of the Absurd, Epic Theatre and Postmodern Theatre notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/theatre-of-the-absurd-epic-theatre-and-postmodern-theatre)
- [Epic Theatre](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/theatre-of-the-absurd-epic-theatre-and-postmodern-theatre/epic-theatre)
- [Theatre of the Absurd](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/theatre-of-the-absurd-epic-theatre-and-postmodern-theatre/theatre-of-the-absurd)
- [Postmodern Theatre](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/theatre-of-the-absurd-epic-theatre-and-postmodern-theatre/postmodern-theatre)
- [Key Playwrights and Practitioners](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/theatre-of-the-absurd-epic-theatre-and-postmodern-theatre/key-playwrights-and-practitioners)

### South African Theatre (1960–1994)

- [South African Theatre (1960–1994) notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/south-african-theatre-19601994)
- [Key Playwrights and Works (1960–1994)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/south-african-theatre-19601994/key-playwrights-and-works-19601994)
- [Analysing the Prescribed Play Text](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/south-african-theatre-19601994/analysing-the-prescribed-play-text)
- [Historical Context of South African Theatre Pre-1994](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/south-african-theatre-19601994/historical-context-of-south-african-theatre-pre-1994)

### South African Contemporary Theatre (Post-1994)

- [South African Contemporary Theatre (Post-1994) notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/south-african-contemporary-theatre-post-1994)
- [Post-Apartheid Theatre Development](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/south-african-contemporary-theatre-post-1994/post-apartheid-theatre-development)
- [Contemporary South African Playwrights and Groups](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/south-african-contemporary-theatre-post-1994/contemporary-south-african-playwrights-and-groups)
- [Purposes of Theatre in Society](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/south-african-contemporary-theatre-post-1994/purposes-of-theatre-in-society)

### Performance Skills and Technical Theatre

- [Performance Skills and Technical Theatre notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/performance-skills-and-technical-theatre)
- [Technical Theatre: Design, Directing and Stage Management](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/performance-skills-and-technical-theatre/technical-theatre-design-directing-and-stage-management)
- [Performance Styles and Modes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/performance-skills-and-technical-theatre/performance-styles-and-modes)
- [Voice and Body Skills and Techniques](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/performance-skills-and-technical-theatre/voice-and-body-skills-and-techniques)

## Frequently asked questions

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### Are the notes aligned with CAPS and the ATP?

Yes. All Grade 12 Dramatic Arts notes are written against the official CAPS curriculum and ATP so you only study what’s examinable.

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