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Drama develops skills and knowledge that are extremely useful in the wider contexts of both school life and beyond. It is difficult to imagine any job that does not involve communication with other people. Drama helps you to become confident and competent in speaking with others and in dealing with the public.

The Drama course provides learners with rich opportunities to be creative to experience inspiration and enjoyment. Creating and presenting are prominent activities for all learners. Their acting and presenting skills are developed through participating in scripted or improvised drama. Exploring real and imaginary situations helps learners to understand and share their world. They develop their capacity to enjoy drama and their knowledge and understanding through evaluating technical aspects and scripts, and commenting on their work and the work of others.

The technical side of Drama has become increasingly prominent as new technologies emerge and pupils can gain experience in lighting and sound techniques as well as costume, use of props and make up as well as an understanding of basic video production and editing.

There are lots of career choices connected with drama, with jobs in, acting (film, television or theatre), teaching, drama therapy, stage management and community development.

S1 Drama Units

S2 Drama Units