Drama

Length of Course : This is the third year of the Key Stage 3 Drama course.

Course description and aims

To develop students’ understanding of theatre and drama, themselves and the world they live in.

To build their knowledge of a variety of forms of drama and gain satisfaction from working within it.

To build confidence and communication and other life skills.

To develop drama skills and knowledge and how to apply them to create theatre.

To stimulate creativity and problem solving.

To build on the skills and knowledge gained in Year 7 and 8.

To develop the use of technology as a useful resource and learning tool

To prepare for GCSE.

Main aims

Students will develop their knowledge and application of the conventions of theatre and performance.

Students will gain a knowledge different forms of theatre

Students develop their skills and knowledge of drama strategies and elements of drama and how these are used to create performance.

Students will gain an understanding of theatre practitioners and their ideas and how these are reflected through their work and texts.

Student will develop their knowledge of contemporary theatre and theatre-making.

Contents

Epic Theatre and Brecht-contemporary practitioner

Devising from a stimulus around a theme

Adapting and interpreting text-individual and group work

Written work to prepare for GCSE course

Course outcomes

Students will:

Create original pieces of work using a stimulus

Perform in a variety of extract from plays by Brecht and other contemporary writers

Research contemporary practitioners, particularly Brecht

Evaluate their work in written form

Types of assessment

Oral and written feedback from teacher

Peer and self-assessment

Written and practical assessment

Methodology

All lessons are practical lessons.

Written work in undertaken to support practical work and to develop an understanding of why something is being done; this creates practical work that is meaningful for both performer and audience.

Text and materials

A selection of Brecht extracts

A selection of extracts from contemporary plays

A selection of devising images

Relevant videos and images

Grading policy

Students will be assessed using Key Performance Indicators and awarded a level between 1-7

Additional Expectations

It is really important that students are exposed to Theatre as much as possible so they can develop and apply their skills and talents. Going to the theatre and being involved in school productions will give them another experience of theatre and allow them to develop as a performer and a student of Drama.