Drama
KEY STAGE 3 CURRICULUM
Students follow a programme of study which enables them to pursue Drama at Key Stages 4 and 5.
The Department of Drama strives to stimulate the imagination of our students; to motivate them to understand their strengths and weaknesses, and to encourage self-confidence and clarity in life goals. We work to enfold our students into, and instil in them a respect for the theatre, entertainment, and the arts, in order to be able to react and engage in contemporary society. We help our students develop an ability to communicate on the page and on their feet, verbally and physically. We teach them the importance of responsibility for themselves and for the community; that theatre imitates life and thus helps them to gain a better understanding of the world in which we live in..
Year 7
Term 1 |
Introduction to Drama: Progress made will be evidenced in the students ‘Drama Progress Booklets’. |
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Term 2 |
Ernie’s Script: Progress made will be evidenced in the students ‘Drama Progress Booklets’. |
Term 3 |
Introduction to Shakespeare: Brief Summary:
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Year 8
Term 1 |
Pantomime: Students explore Pantomime. Progress made will be evidenced in the students ‘Drama Progress Booklets’ |
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Term 2 |
Crime:
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Term 3 |
Devising with a stimulus: Progress made will be evidenced in the students ‘Drama Progress Booklets’. |
Key Stage 4 Curriculum
GCSE DRAMA OPTION SUBJECT
COURSE CONTACT: Mrs L Taylor-Stupple– LEARNING MANAGER
Course Content
Over the 3 year course students will:
Understand Drama: Explore different genres, understand performance conventions, understand how meaning is communicated to an audience, use appropriate drama terminology, understand how plays are constructed, explore drama in a social, cultural and historical context.
Perform Drama: Improvise, create a role, remain in a role, develop performance skills, perform scripted plays, and respond to direction.
Devise Drama: Work collaboratively and creatively, establish a dramatic intention, develop a dramatic intention, develop reflective and evaluative skills.
Assessment Details
Practical (60%)
Component 1 – Devising
40% of the qualification – 60 marks
Create, develop and perform a devised piece from a stimulus. Analyse and evaluate the devising process and the performance.
Component 2 – Performance From Text
20% of the qualification – 48 marks
Two separate performances from a script covering two key extracts.
Written Exam (40%)
Component 3 – Theatre Makers in Practice
Written examination: 1 hour 30 mins (40% of the qualification – 60 marks)
Section A – Bringing Texts to Life – 45 marks
This section consists of one question broken into six parts (short and extended responses) based on an unseen extract from the chosen performance text.
Section B – Live Theatre Evaluation – 15 marks
This section consists of two questions requiring you to analyse and evaluate a live theatre performance they have seen. Students are allowed to take in theatre evaluation notes up to 500 words.
Why Study This Course?
Students who enjoy performing as they will develop both expressive and physical skills in a range of dramatic genres. Students who enjoy working with others and developing transferable skills such as communication skills, organisation skills, analytical skills and problem-solving skills. Students who may want to work in the Performing Arts business as they will gain insight into Arts Administration, Theatre Production and Theatrical Supplies. Leading on to AS/A2 and BTEC courses at KS5 within the Oaks Collegiate.
Drama Reading List