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About Drama
Drama is a subject which offers exploration of a wide range of topics from real life issues to fantasy, developing skills for learning life and work such as creativity, problem solving, confidence, emotional intelligence and co-operation. The course covers all aspects of theatre including devising, acting from a script, script writing, directing and technical theatre (Lighting, sound, costume, make-up and hair, props and set).
What will be different in S3?
There will be two lessons a week, meaning a greater chance to explore more theatre.
You will act in every unit of work, trying characters from script and your own dramas.
You will explore a variety of form, genre and style of drama.
You will have more opportunities to explore technical theatre in depth.
You will create theatre for targeted audiences, then performing to these audiences.
How will I learn?
You will research topics which will help further your understanding of the context of our learning and the characters you will play.
You will be practicing individually and performing in a group.
Active learning will take place in lessons with exposure to technical and dramatic materials.
You will complete self and peer evaluations for next steps.
How will I know I am progressing?
You can perform and design for various aspects of theatre confidently.
You can identify features and terminology of drama enhancing your own work and offering constructive feedback for others.
Regular feedback of your work and evaluations will help you plan for next steps.
Regular learning conversations with your teacher will assess your abilities, making careful personalised choices for the next unit.
Stage Fighting Evaluation.docxHow can I take this course forward into S4?
Pupils will complete a National 4/5 Unit by the end of S3.
National 4/5 Drama is offered in S4
What are the possible career opportunities form this course?
Qualifications in Drama can lead to work in;
Acting
Directing
Teaching
Drama Therapy
Set Design
Lighting Design and Production
Sound Design and production Make-Up and Hair Design: - Wig Making, Special effects,
Costume Design
Fashion
Media Studies
Film and Television
Medicine and Psychology
Law
Dance and Events.
What will my home learning commitment be?
Pupils will be expected to complete a range of activities at home depending on the work in class.
This may include characterisation, learning lines, script-writing, research and prop, costume or set making.
However, there are always opportunities and support at break, lunchtime and after school to help with this. It is expected that pupils are able to attend pre-scheduled rehearsals with their groups which to develop storylines and characters thoroughly.
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