Drama
Key Stage 3
Subject Introduction
Year 7 Drama is your passport to a world of exciting exploration and creative expression. We'll dive headfirst into the essential skills that bring characters to life, from mastering the art of tableaux to transforming into hilarious celebrity impersonations. Along the way, you'll uncover the secrets of puppetry, the drama of ancient Greek theatre, and the thrilling techniques of a top spy. This is your chance to collaborate with classmates, build confidence, and discover the magic of theatre. Your Year 7 child will receive a Drama lesson once every two weeks.
Modules
Autumn Term 1st Half: Introduction to Drama – Skills
Autumn Term 2nd Half: Pantomime
Spring Term 1st Half: Theatre Origins – Greek Theatre
Spring Term 2nd Half: Devising with Style
Summer Term 1st Half: The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty
Summer Term 2nd Half: The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty
Assessment
Students complete termly assessments in practical formats.
Autumn Term Assessment: Creating a pantomime
Spring Term Assessment: Devising a piece of drama
Summer Term Assessment: Performing from a text
Homework
Homework is varied. Some homework will be completing tasks started in class, some rehearsals, and some linked to assessment preparation.
Enrichment activities
Year 7 students will be invited to extra rehearsals in order to further prepare for practical assessments and gain an understanding of the professional process in creating drama. We also strive to give all students the opportunity to experience and participate in live theatre. There is also the opportunity to take part in our whole school performance in the Summer Term and there is also the opportunity to take part in the lunch time Drama Club, taking place on Wednesdays on the stage.
Subject Introduction
Students in Year 9 will be introduced to the drama skills required for practical performances, learn about the wide range of roles within the theatre industry, and develop the analytical and evaluation skills required for the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Drama. Students will focus on establishing a supportive class environment to enable performance skills to develop and thrive. Students will develop their practical drama skills through the exploration of a range of theatre practitioners and theatrical styles.
Modules
Autumn Term 1st Half: Verbatim Drama – performances based on real life sources
Autumn Term 2nd Half: Exploration of practitioner style and the development of theatrical skills: Brecht
Spring Term 1st Half: Page to Stage
Spring Term 2nd Half: Page to Stage
Summer Term 1st Half: Devising Drama – Social Media
Summer Term 2nd Half: Devising Project – Social Media
Assessment
Students complete half termly assessments in both written and practical formats.
Autumn Term Assessment:
Practical performance influenced by practitioner theatrical style.
Spring Term Assessment:
Practical performance of texts in practice extract.
Summer Term Assessment:
Devising from a stimulus.
Homework
Homework is varied. Some homework will be completing tasks started in class, some rehearsals, and some linked to assessment and exam preparation.
Enrichment activities
Year 9 students will be invited to extra rehearsals in order to further prepare for practical assessments and gain an understanding of the professional process in creating drama. We also strive to give all students the opportunity to experience and participate in live theatre. There is also the opportunity to take part in our whole school performance in the Summer Term and there is also the opportunity to take part in the lunch time Drama Club, taking place on Wednesdays on the stage.
Key Stage 4
Subject Introduction
Year 10 students will begin their AQA GCSE (9-1) in Drama. They will undertake an in-depth study of 'Blood Brothers' by Willy Russell for Component 1, developing their understanding of the text, characters, and theatrical skills. For Component 3, they will rehearse two extracts from a published play. For Component 2, students will devise, perform and reflect on their own piece. Students will also experience and critically evaluate live theatre performances, such as 'Six (the musical)', to understand professional theatre-making, as part of preparation for Component 1.
Modules
Autumn Term 1st Half: Component Two – Devising Drama
Autumn Term 2nd Half: Component Two – Devising Drama
Spring Term 1st Half: Component Three Mock – Performing a Text
Spring Term 2nd Half: Component One – Texts in Practice
Summer Term 1st Half: Begin exploring the contrasting performance text for Component 2. Students read and analyse the text, selecting key extracts for their performance/design.
Summer Term 2nd Half: Component 1 - Blood Brothers revision and Component 3
Assessment
Non-Examination Assessment: Practical exploration of a simple stimulus, demonstrating basic understanding of performance skills as well as generating a written portfolio (AO1)
Assessment: Performing an extract from a play
Assessment: Examination style questions on the 4 marker, 8 marker, 12 marker and 20 marker questions
Assessment: Performance of devised piece (Component 1). (AO2) Practical exploration of a scene from the Component 3 performance text, demonstrating understanding of character and performance style. (AO3)
Assessment: Mock examination on Component One Section A, B and C (live theatre review), as well as extract work for Component Three.
Homework
Homework is varied. Some homework will be completing tasks started in class, some rehearsals, and some linked to assessment and exam preparation.
Enrichment activities
Year 10 students will be invited to extra rehearsals in order to further prepare for practical assessments and gain an understanding of the professional process in creating drama. We also strive to give all students the opportunity to experience and participate in live theatre. There is also the opportunity to take part in our whole school performance in the Summer Term and there is also the opportunity to take part in the lunch time Drama Club, taking place on Wednesdays on the stage.
Subject Introduction
Year 11 students will continue their coverage of the AQA GCSE (9-1) in Drama. They will carry on undertaking an in-depth study of 'Blood Brothers' by Willy Russell for Component 1, developing their understanding of the text, characters, and theatrical skills. For Component 3, they will rehearse two extracts from a published play, analysing extracts and developing performance for assessment. Practical exploration will include workshops exploring various theatre practitioners and styles. This course fosters collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, equipping students with the skills needed for their GCSE assessments combined with regular practice.
Modules
Autumn Half-Term 1: Component 1: exam practice and Live Theatre Review; Component 3 Key Extracts – preparation and rehearsal
Autumn Half-Term 2: Component 3 Key Extracts – preparation and rehearsal and mock examination preparation
Spring Half-Term 1: Component 3 Key Extracts - preparation
Spring Half-Term 2: Component 1 revision and practice
Summer Half-Term 1: Component 1 revision and AQA GCSE Drama examination
Half-Term 2: N/A
Assessment
Students complete half termly assessments, examined practical performances, and there is a final end of year examination.
Assessment: Component 1 practice
Assessment: Component 1 mock examination
Assessment: External AQA examiner assessment of Component 3 performance
Assessment: Component 1 assessment and feedbaxk
Assessment: AQA GCSE Drama examination
Assessment: N/A
Homework
Homework is varied. Some homework will be completing tasks started in class, some rehearsals, and some linked to assessment and exam preparation.
Enrichment activities
Year 11 students will be invited to extra rehearsals in order to further prepare for practical assessments and gain an understanding of the professional process in creating drama. We also strive to give all students the opportunity to experience and participate in live theatre.