Drama encourages and develops creativity, teamwork, self confidence, communication and resilience. You gain a deeper understanding of what it is to be human and delve into the psychology of a variety of characters. You develop a practical understanding of the world of theatre; what it is like to step into the shoes of an actor, director and designer. You gain a practical and a theoretical understanding of a variety of play texts, playwrights, theatre companies and practitioners from different historical periods and contexts. As well as this, you can create your own original work through devising projects.
You also develop skills in writing; for example, the skill of analysing and evaluating live theatre or responding to an essay question on directing an extract from a play.
Most of all, though, Drama is a chance to have fun and gain a better understanding of yourself and the world around you.