Drama

KS 3
About the course
Introduces the students to the process of the drama and the elements of making theatre throughout Year 7-9.

What they will learn
Students learn a series of skills initially focussing on group’s skills in relation to shaping and developing drama. This includes improvisation, role play, movement and physical theatre. As the course progresses students develop their ability and performers developing communication skills through focus on body, voice and imagination combined with text and improvisation work.

How it will be assessed
Students are assessed on their practical work in class combining their skill as a performer their ability as a critic and their conduct as a student.

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KS 4
About the course
The course focuses on developing the student’s ability as actors and creators of theatre through a combination of practical units and a written exam.

What they will learn
They focus on at least 5 different units throughout the course including: improvisation, devising, acting, theatre in education and physical theatre. This can include looking at comedy, scripts and live performance.

How it will be assessed
The course comprises of 60% practical assessment and 40% written examination.

Exam board
AQA

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KS 5
About the course
A level drama and theatre studies builds on and develops the students understanding and passion for drama and theatre. The course provides a diverse yet in depth understanding of how theatre is made across our shared history and cultures developing skills of empathy, critical thinking and imaginative exploration.

What they will learn
Students study:  two play texts in depth with focus on language, plot, structure, character, social and historical context,  a performance of monologue or duologue, devising a piece of original theatre and exploring a play text in its original context.

How it will be assessed
A combination of practical assessment and written coursework assessed internally and externally – 70% and an examination at the end of the course 30%.

Exam board
EDEXCEL

Future Career Paths in subject
Education
Educational opportunities include a pathway to humanities degree at University or Drama School which could include acting, directing, design or stage management.

Employment
Many roles across the preforming arts sector and its various medium including, film, television, dance and theatre. It can also be advantageous to careers in Public Relations, Politics and Teaching.

Head of Department:
Ms Tully

Email:
tullyn@cfbs.islington.sch.uk