Drama

Lessons are taught to continue to inspire students and promote their love of Drama and Theatre. Students are taught skills to prepare them for GCSE Drama and to develop their creative palate. Drama will support the development of key personal skills and prepare students for life beyond the classroom. There is a focus on responding to stimuli, extending the range of theatrical skills and analysis and reflection.

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.

RESOURCES

Resources will be provided via the google classroom.

SETTING

Teaching will be delivered in mixed classes.

ASSESSMENTS

● During each unit of study every student will have a summative assessment on one or more of the 3 assessment areas: Making, Performing and Reflecting. ● There is no formal exam in Key Stage 3.