For every 100 hours, students are required to make, perform and appreciate:

• at least one group-devised performances

• at least one scripted work.

Topics could include: 

• Improvisation 

• Devising through movement (physical theatre) Curtain up- staging a production

•  Listening to First People's Voices

• Devising on film

• Making drama with style

THIS IS A NEW COURSE IN 2027

Students interested in live performance are given the opportunity to work towards an end of year performing arts event for an audience. This coursehas a broad scope, and the live event may include:

• Devised Theatre 

• Contemporary/Hybrid Work 

• Script for Performance 

• Showcases 

• Competitions and Festivals

Please note, this course is a school approved elective and will not be recorded on a student’s record of achievement (ROSA).

·   An interest in performance

·   The ability to work in a group

·   A positive attitude and high energy

·   Maturity and the ability to focus and reflect on your work

·   The ability to take risks, try new things and go beyond your safety zone

·   The ability to have fun learning and to laugh at yourself!

 · Drama will build your self-confidence/self-esteem.

·   Drama gives you the skills you need to work with other people.

·   Drama teaches you to think CREATIVELY.

·   Drama teaches you to think critically.

·   You will learn to use the most important tools: your body and your voice.

·   You will learn to present your thoughts and ideas to an audience.

·   Technical theatre techniques

·   The skills taught in drama can help you in ALL your other subjects.