Drama
Course Outline:
This course consists of three components:
Devising: Create a devised group performance from a stimulus. Provide a portfolio.
Performance from text: Perform two extracts from a performance text, in front of a visiting examiner.
Theatre Makers in Practice: Written exam, based on a play studied practically in class. Attend Live Theatre productions and prepare Theatre Review.
In Year 10, students will study monologues and duologues, devising, writing a portfolio and performing script. They will also study devising, writing a portfolio, live theatre analysis and studying a text from an actor, director and designer’s perspective (“An Inspector Calls”).
In Year 11, students will study devising, writing a portfolio, live theatre analysis and studying a text from an actor, director and designer’s perspective (“An Inspector Calls”).
Key attributes required to enjoy and/or succeed on this course:
An enthusiasm for reading and writing
Good literacy skills
The willingness to work in a variety of group combinations
A passion for acting, performance and a desire to play a range of challenging roles
A curiosity in Theatre style and in human nature
The ability to critically comment on one’s own work and the work of peers
Energetic, positive attitude and self-motivated
The ability to direct others and take constructive criticism
Qualification Gained: GCSE
