Drama

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 YEAR 7

DRAMA

Students begin to use a new and exciting range of Drama strategies and conventions in order to examine the world, varying cultures and social issues.

The confidence and communication skills which are fostered through learning in Drama, are a valuable and transferable skills set and the impact on other subjects is obvious. Students often find secondary speaking and listening situations more manageable and enjoyable from skills developed in Drama lessons.

COURSE CONTENT

Devising Skills

Students will learn how to create and build dramatic material focused on a particular theme or topic. They will learn how to use their bodies and voices imaginatively and creatively. Students will develop their independent and group work techniques with an emphasis being put on personal and social skills such as listening, empathising, cooperating and negotiating.

Exploring a Play Script

This will involve the exploration of a playscript . Students will develop their understanding of the plot and themes as well as interpreting characters and key moments in the play. Acting skills are developed as students prepare for a polished performance in front of an audience.

Technical Theatre

Work focusing on technical aspects of Theatre such as set, costume, lighting and sound design. It will incorporate watching an critiquing a Live Performance. Students will study what makes an effective theatrical moment in terms of acting and design.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Skills in this subject are transferable across the curriculum. It will allow students to develop confidence and communication skills. Students will be equipped with analytical skills and they will be encouraged to voice their opinions on a range of topical issues. ● Drama skills and techniques – a range of skills are taught to enable students to experiment with style within a range of performances. ● Developing and performing varied characters in an effective manner for an audience. ● A wide range of social and personal skills such as communication, confidence, analysis negotiation, problem solving, organisational etc.

ASSESSMENTS

Term 1 During each unit of study every student will have a summative assessment on one or more of the 3 Term 2 assessment areas: Making, Performing and Reflecting.

End of year exam

There is no formal exam in Key Stage 3.