DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Design & Technology Scholarships (10%) and Exhibitions (5%) are available to candidates who demonstrate a genuine interest and aptitude in the subject.

Scholarships will be determined by recommendation and assessment. Candidates will be required to present a portfolio of work illustrating their experience, ability and interest in Design & Technology. The portfolio may include projects completed by the candidate both in and outside of the school curriculum.

The Assessment will involve three elements: an interview, during which the candidate will have the opportunity to discuss their portfolio, a written assessment task where candidates will be expected to demonstrate creativity, written and graphical communication skills, and an appropriate understanding of at least one aspect of this wide-ranging subject, such as Product Design, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering, The final assessment is a practical task to assess the candidates’ ability to excel in the classroom environment; following detailed instructions and performing practical operations safely and with a high degree of accuracy.

Drama

Drama Scholarships (10%) and Exhibitions (5%) are available to candidates with flair and ambition. It is expected that candidates have an interest in all aspects of Drama and Theatre, not limited to performance.

Drama scholars and exhibitioners will have strong performance skills and be expected to play a significant part in school productions, although an award is not a guarantee of being cast in a major role.

Auditions will involve two practical assessments: a practical group workshop, and the performance of a two minute monologue of the candidate’s own choosing.

During the academic year two major productions and at least one junior play are staged. The two main school productions, sometimes musicals, usually take place in November and during King’s Week in July.

The Drama department finds its home in THe Malthouse, a converted Victorian building which holds a 334-seat theatre, drama and dance studios and state-of-the-art dressing rooms.

Recent productions – some performed outdoors in beautiful settings around the Cathedral Precincts – include: The Crucible, Arcadia, Cyrano de Bergerac, Twelfth Night, West Side Story, Romeo & Juliet, A Streetcar Named Desire, Joseph K, and The Little Shop of Horrors.

Dance

Dance at The King’s School is taking on ever higher prominence with a burgeoning group of talented dancers and the opening of The Malthouse Theatre, a spectacular development complete with a state-of-theart stage space and Dance Studio. Aside from building on technique, the Department enjoys preparing for regular performances as well as taking part in drama productions.

Scholarships (10%) and Exhibitions (5%) are on offer to talented and committed boys and girls. Applicants for Year 9 entry to King’s are invited to apply. A successful candidate would perform in every suitable project we undertake, whether as a soloist, or in an ensemble. They will be required to practise regularly, and to show good character and determination to improve.

Candidates will be required to prepare two 2-3 minute solos of contrasting styles for their audition. They will also take part in a group dance lesson and an improvisational session. Candidates should have a sound technique in their chosen discipline, an engaging performance quality, good stamina, and an ability to work positively with others. They will also be given a short interview.

A Dance Scholar will be offered one private lesson a week in their chosen genre.