Drama

“I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” (Oscar Wilde)

PHILOSOPHY AND VISION

Artists are essential to society and are at the heart of everything we do.

Drama is an important tool for preparing students to live and work in a world that is increasingly collaborative rather than hierarchical. Helping students to develop empathy as well as the ability to communicate effectively- the skills gained through Drama reach far beyond the stage, transferring directly into everyday life.

The power of drama is increasingly being recognised as one of the most effective ways in developing emotional intelligence in young people, a skill that is not often developed through the traditional education system. Promoting communication skills, teamwork, cooperation, dialogue, negotiation skills and the ability to negotiate, drama stimulates creativity and imagination whilst teaching students to become critical thinkers. As a subject it encourages confidence in our young people preparing them for wider challenges they may face.

Through detailed exploration of the different genres within drama, theatre practitioners and of course play texts both classic and contemporary, as a team we aim to enrich our student’s cultural understanding and excite their imaginations through the delivery of engaging lessons. All of our KS3 students are given the opportunity to experience the subject.

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Year 7

Throughout year 7, students will explore a spiral curriculum where they have access to a variety of stimuli including Roald Dahl texts, playscripts, scenarios and characters.

Skills include - still image, transitions, role play, improvisation & split scene, exploration & profiling of different characters, development of essential skills; hot seating, role on the wall, proxemics, spatial awareness, characterisation, movement/mime/gesture, non-naturalism and physical theatre.

Year 8

In year 8, students will continue to access the spiral curriculum where they will experience targeted workshops.

In term 1, we explore a variety of genres and their components such as horror and Greek Theatre.

In term 2, we explore devising and creating drama in response to a variety of stimuli such as text and art work.

In term 3, we explore Shakespearean texts in practical workshops

Year 9

In year 9, students will continue to build on collaboration and communication skills with new class members.

Throughout year 9, students will have opportunities to watch and evaluate theatre works, work with script, devise new drama, work together as an ensemble and then reflect on their personal development, practice and performance. Learners will also research various theatre makers and explore their process theoretically and practically. In addition, in term 3, students will also have one off workshops on presentation skills and interview techniques.

Drama Curriculum Map - Key Stage 4

Year 10

In year 10, students will start work on their Level 2 qualification following a Drama pathway.

Learners will initially develop their performance skills as well as their knowledge and understanding of different practitioners. In preparation for their internal assessment, they will explore how to devise theatre, respond to a brief and evaluate the outcomes. Students will then begin their first internal assessment: a devised performance, where learners will be inspired by a set brief and the style of two practitioners. Students will research, develop, and create their own performances in a group and they will document this process with supportive written or verbal evidence. They will evaluate the performance and the process they went through.

Year 11

In year 11, students will complete work on their Level 2 qualification following a Drama pathway.

In term 1, students will complete their second internal assessment, which will involve developing a scripted piece for performance. They will work on performance skills throughout the process and document their improvements and journey of transferring the play from the page to the stage.

In term 2, students will receive the brief for their external assessment where they will take on different roles within the business and management sector of the performing arts industry. Students will need to plan a performance work, promote and pitch their idea and then evaluate the outcome.

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