Overall Curriculum Goals

1.    To develop an understanding and application of basic vocal and physical skills.

2.    To develop an understanding and application of basic Drama techniques.

3.    To develop an awareness of Theatre as an integral part of our historical and cultural identity.

4.    To develop an understanding of the difference between scripted, improvised, and devised Drama. 

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Topic Title: 

Introduction to Drama (Liam’s Story)

Topic Title: 

History of Theatre

Topic Title: 

The Box – Climate Catastrophe

Topic Intent:

This SoL is designed to settle students into school life, exploring empathy and problem-solving skills; skills which are essential to a new environment and school setting. Students will learn the basic Drama skills and techniques. Students will perform in a variety of ways as a class, on their own and in groups in order to become familiar and comfortable with performing in front of an audience and develop leadership and teamwork skills. Students will learn evaluative thinking skills necessary for all KS3 and KS4 subjects. They will also learn how to identify and explain strengths and improvements within their own performance and that of their peers - developing critical thinking and learning how constructive feedback can improve quality of work. Students will learn how to be respectful during performances and follow theatre etiquette which they will be able to use during theatre visits.

Topic Intent: 

This SoL is designed to develop an awareness of Drama as a discipline with its own complex roots in our shared History; Theatre has had many different styles over hundreds of years which will be explored in this topic. This topic will encourage a deeper understanding of Theatre as well as the world around us. Students will further develop their verbal and nonverbal communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of how they can portray meaning. They will study different styles of theatre across the genres of Comedy and Tragedy which will highlight the required versatility of an actor.

Topic Intent:

This SoL is designed to develop an awareness of the various ways that Theatre can be created. Students will explore a range of stimuli in order to then devise a performance based on climate change. Students will be able to deepen their understanding of their role as local and global citizens. 

Key Content / Skills:  

Key Content / Skills:  

Key Content / Skills:  

Assessment:

Exploring – 16 marks (20%)

Performing – 30 marks (37.5%)

Evaluation - 34 marks (42.5%)

Total = 80 (100%)

Assessment:

Exploring – 16 marks (20%)

Performing – 30 marks (37.5%)

Evaluation - 34 marks (42.5%)

Total = 80 (100%)

Assessment:

Exploring – 16 marks (20%)

Performing – 30 marks (37.5%)

Evaluation - 34 marks (42.5%)

Total = 80 (100%)

Home Learning:

line-learning

Home Learning:

line-learning

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Home Learning:

line-learning and research

Employability, Professionalism and Enterprise  (EPE) Links

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