Subject Information - Drama

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The curriculum is structured around the key knowledge and skills, these are fed down into schemes of work from Year 7 upwards. This is designed to raise expectations and standards from the start of Key Stage 3 and ensure that drama knowledge is being understood both practically and theoretically. 

In years 7, 8 and 9 students will all study the work of key theatre practitioners (Stanislavski and Brecht) whilst also focusing on both devised and scripted work.  Devised work will involve creating Drama using various stimuli. Scripted work will involve students studying whole plays exploring various genres and playwrights focusing on the social, cultural and historical elements of the play.  

Students will be assessed through off script performances of selected sections of the play being studied. Students will attain a tool box of various drama skills and techniques which will enable them to explore performance work from other cultures and enable them to develop improvised, devised and scripted work with knowledge and confidence.   

Cross Curricular 

Cross- curricular opportunities in Drama are created to allow students to develop and build on expertise learnt in lessons. Clubs and activities are varied to allow all students to participate in an area of interest. Alongside weekly Drama Clubs are opportunities for students to audition to be part of groups with more challenging expectations. 

Students are also able to audition for the annual School Production (post COVID), where the expectation is that all cast members develop performance talent and professionalism. These clubs/events are not only to encourage enjoyment in the arts but also for students to learn about professional expectations and performance discipline. 

Students are also able to apply to become a Drama Ambassador (post COVID), taking on a leadership role within the department and developing their own knowledge by planning and delivering Drama Club sessions.