Drama Department
Staff Members: Mrs L Bell (HOD)
Aims:
- To instil positive self-belief
- To encourage self-confidence
- To improve pupil group co-operation
- To continue to develop acting and social skills
Drama
Key Stage 3
- Drama is serious Fun
- Theatre Skills, styles & Genre
- What is Drama and theatre exploration
- Study of Scripted drama text
- Introduction to Practitioner & techniques
- Drama & Careers
Throughout KS3 you will use the following skills which are embedded through Drama and theatre exploration:
- Collaboration, Imagination, Creativity, Vocal reasoning, Evaluation, Analysis, Confidence, Empathy, Discipline, Problem Solving, Motivation and Commitment, Improvisation, Literacy, Focus, Culture, Challenge and Critical Thinking.
- Drama is a practical subject where we enjoy “from page to stage”
Key Stage 4
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CCEA GCSE in Drama
Component 1:
- Devised Performance Controlled assessment
- 30 hours
- Devise and act (for at least 5 minutes) in a group performance
- 15% and Complete a student log (20 marks) 10%
- Total: 25%
Component 2:
- Scripted Performance
- Act in a group performance from a published play script
- 35%
Component 3:
- Knowledge and Understanding of Drama
- External written examination
- 40%
Key Stage 5
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts
Equivalent in size to one A Level.
- 4 units, of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external.
- Mandatory content (83%).
- External assessment (58%).
Lunch Time Clubs / After College Clubs
- Lunchtime exam revision and rehearsal
- Lunchtime College Event rehearsals (when required)
- Afterschool – Exam rehearsal and revision session for Year 1-14
- After school College Event rehearsals
Extracurricular Activities / Trips
- Industry Links – visiting theatre Companies attend school
- Theatre Visits to encourage and develop live theatre exploration.
Additional