Drama
Year 9
Code: 9DRA
This course aims to introduce students to a variety of practical theatrical techniques, and to encourage them to practise and develop the skills of voice, movement and characterisation, using improvisation and texts.
You will be encouraged to develop:
practical knowledge
ideas
communicate and interpret
understand ideas in context
Activities may include:
mime
script writing
puppets
play performances
theatresports
performing
performance techniques
practical opportunities in stagecraft
observing performances
Year 10
Code: 10DRA
This course aims to introduce students to a variety of practical theatrical techniques. They will be encouraged to practise and develop skills of voice, movement and characterisation and texts. It aims to develop and foster confidence and knowledge of theatre and production in its many forms in an atmosphere conducive to learning and enjoyment. Drama includes practical exercises designed to introduce movement and voice skills, build trust and encourage teamwork.
Students who have successfully completed this course will:
be more confident in public
have developed skills in improvised and prepared performance
have learnt about and practised back-stage production skills
have a solid base for future studies in English
Activities may include:
mime
improvisation
script work
theatre forms
performance techniques
devising
Students will participate in individual and collaborative performances.