Aims of Course

• foster student’s participation and enjoyment of the subject
• draw and build on experiences
• help students explore events, relationships and issues
• increase confidence
• promote knowledge and skills about Drama and the theatre including performance and analysis
  

Strategy
Teaching will be largely practical in the Drama Studio and will include performance, practical video making and dramatic technique. Students will also keep a written folder and learn through script reading, watching videos of performance and some designing and writing activities.

Homework/Independent Study will be set as appropriate to include research, preparation or evaluation work.

Extra Curricular
These will include theatre trips/visits and school performances.

Assessment
Assessment will be straightforward and in line with school policy.

How Parents/Carers can help
Talk to your children about their learning and progress in this exciting new subject. From time to time some help with learning lines and providing props or costumes may be required.

Contact: Subject Leader – Mr J Hobbs

Course Content
The content will be thematic including topics such as:

• Drama is Serious Fun
• Body Language and Mime
• The Tempest
• It’s Not What You Say but The Way That You Say It
• Soap Opera
• The Canterbury Tales
• Conflict & Friendships
• Shakespeare