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Drama

In Drama we aim to provide memorable learning experiences for all our students. They are encouraged to view the world and its many opportunities through the exploration of a wide variety of different perspectives. Through drama, we encourage pupils to question and challenge their perception of the world and build their confidence through practical role-play and written drama activities.

As dramatists we want our students to tell interesting stories, explore different points of view whilst also studying how theatre has developed across the ages. We provide our students with opportunities to develop their performance and devising skills, create interesting characters and compelling narratives and be able to review and reflect on their success. These fundamental building blocks are revisited throughout Key stage 3 and 4, each time increasing the level of challenge, building in complexity, creativity and improving their performance.

We want to develop articulate and confident young people who are able to approach differing situations with determination and self-belief and provide a range of opportunities beyond the classroom to enrich their experience of the performing arts. This includes regular visits to theatres, drama workshops and the opportunity to participate in school productions and drama showcases.

	Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Curriculum Overview
	Drama
	KS4 Qualification : BTEC Performing Arts Level 1/2 RPA3
	Year 7	Year 8	Year 9	Term	Year 10	Year 11
Rotation 1	Lost on Mystery Mountain	Melodrama	Devised – John Godber	Autumn	Introduction to BTEC Performing Arts.  Component 1 - Exploring the Performing Arts  Component 2 – Developing Skills and Techniques.	Component 1 - Exploring the Performing Arts
Rotation 2	Devised – Different Stimuli	Theatre in Education - Chicken	Verbatim – Game Over	Spring	Component 1 - Exploring the Performing Arts  Component 2 – Developing Skills and Techniques.	Component 3 - Performing to the Brief
Rotation 3	A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream	Trestle Masks	Blank Canvas - Devised	Summer	Component 3  Performing to the Brief – practice and preparation.	Component 3  Performing to the Brief

 

Staffing

Mr Batt (Head of Drama)

Mrs Williams