Drama
The Performing Arts Department consists of Music and Drama both of which are taught throughout KS3 and 4 with the option to continue into Sixth Form. As well as this the department produces an annual School Musical, Music concerts entry into the Shakespeare for Schools Festival, educational visits and much more and is led by Ms Powell. We are proud of the talents of all our students and celebrate their achievements whatever their involvement in the department.
Drama in Year 7
Year 7 provides students with a range of different ways to learn about the basic techniques in drama, including good stagecraft practice, performance skills, physical theatre and characterisation. Through exploring exciting and challenging units such as “Darkwood Manor” and Pantomime, students learn how to rehearse effectively, work positively with others to collaborate and prepare scripted devised scenes for performance.
Drama in Year 8
Having learned the basic skills in year 7, in Year 8 students begin to explore more challenging units and learn about different drama styles and genres. As the year progresses students prepare scripted duologues from plays such as ‘Ernie's Incredible Illucinations’ by Alan Ayckbourn where they will explore multi-role characterisation. Students will continue to work on the disciplines of becoming an imaginative drama student and at this stage are offered the opportunity to continue to study Drama at GCSE by choosing it as an option moving into year 9.
Please find the curriculum overview document in the link below.
