4. Week 1 Drama Class – 11 May 09 Monday

I was quite nervous at first since this my very first time attending drama class. The class was held at Block E Level 3.29.

6.30pm: Short introduction session
There were some new faces, so we had to introduce ourselves again since they did not come for the MCG orientation.

7.00pm: warm up and basic stretching
I didn’t know that drama class also had to do stretching. I can say that I have the most flexible body in the class, which shocked the others.

7.30pm: 1st lesson, vocal & pitch
I had to learn to portray my voice from my diaphragm by practicing A, E, I, O, U, So that the audience can hear my voice loud and clear.

8.00pm: drama games
One of the games that I had to play was “Guess what I am doing?” we had to sit in a circle, one of us will try to act doing something by using sign language, non-verbal and the others will try to guess it. It was fun.

9.00pm: small skit
We had to split into 2 groups. Each group need to use their creativity to create a short and simple skit that gives a message in it. My group decided to do 7 princesses and a prince with his gay partner. The story was about 7 princesses were kidnapped by a wicked witch and the prince supposed to rescue the princesses but end up the gay partner did. The message behind it was that “Don’t judge the book by its cover”.

10.00pm: HOME SWEET HOME

3. Planning my Goal

I have choosen my 2nd GOAL, which is:

SOCIAL: Join Malay Cultural Group - Drama & Dance (Tarian)

Why I have chosen this specific goal?

Throughout my life I have been involved mostly in outdoor recreational activities such as track and field, rock climbing, floor-ball etc. As being less feminine and to have brand new image, I have decided to join Malay Cultural Club. Moreover, I will be exposed and learn our malay heritage, cultures and traditional ethnics.

How I plan to achieve them?

I will attend training session once to twice a week which will be held in Nanyang Polytechnic, Andayu Club.

SMART Checklist

1. Is it SPECIFIC? Does the student know exactly what to do to achieve this goal?

I will join Malay Cultural Group at Nanyang Polytechnic as my CCA.

2. Is it MEASURABLE? Can the student find out at any time how much they have progressed and how much more they have to go?

I will learn to perform basic traditional malay dance, do some acting in stage drama and participate in school competition, if any.


3. Is it AMBITIOUS? Does the goal force each student to stretch to achieve it?

I must go for training session once a week for 3 hours and by the end of 3 months, I will anticipate and able to contribute as a team in this club.


4. Is it REACHABLE? Is the goal within the student’s reach? Is it realistic?

I will definitely learn to dance traditionally, acting and etc. it helps me to explore more and expand my ability in malay culture. I am able to interact with new friends or members of Malay Cultural Group Club.


5. Is it TIME BOUND? Does the goal have an absolute deadline?

1st Month: Attend training session and mingle with them.
2nd Month: Already know basic traditional dance moves and acting skills.
3rd Month: Learn more and perform in events or competition if any.