Drama

Welcome

At The Snaith School we understand both the importance and relevance of Drama and recognise the wide range of ways Drama can influence and develop pupils in today’s society. Drama is an exciting and creative subject that allows all pupils, of all backgrounds and abilities, to learn in a different and imaginative way. Pupils develop their confidence and performance skills while working in groups and individually.

Subject Leader -  Mrs Sampson

Key Stage 3 Information

Year 7
Pupils will be given an introduction to basic drama skills, where the lesson promotes the ethos of building pupil’s confidence and developing creativity and team work skills.

Topics covered in Year 7:
Introduction to Drama, Understanding Mime, Fairytale and Fantasy, The Zoo and The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty.

Year 8
Building on the basic Drama skills developed in Year 7, pupils start to challenge themselves in variety of practical and written tasks.

Topics covered in Year 8:
Fame & Celebrity, Wish Upon a Star (Business & Enterprise Activity), Monologue Unit and Homelessness (Devised Drama using the script ‘Stone Cold’).

Year 9
Pupils expand on the skills developed in Year 8 and the schemes of work prepare pupils for GCSE Drama.

Topics covered in Year 9:
Lies catch up with you! (using the script Billy Liar), Stimulus Unit (using current songs), Media Award.

Key Stage 4 Information

Drama - AQA GCSE

What is the course about? -  GCSE Drama is a largely practical subject involving working in groups to prepare scripted, improvised and devised drama. Set text plays will also be read, discussed and analysed. You will learn about stage lighting, costume, props, set design and directing as well as developing acting techniques and skills. You will be taken to study professional performances and encouraged to see live theatre yourself.

Who is it suitable for? - You should enjoy practical Drama and be able to write essays confidently as most of the written work is in this format. This course builds self-confidence, communication skills, creativity and the ability to work as part of a team. It would be an ideal course for anyone wishing to work with the public, E.g. working with children, police, sales, teaching, banking, hairdressing, law etc. A good attendance is necessary since it is almost impossible to 'catch up' with practical group work, and group members are dependent upon each other for their practical assessment marks. Severe problems in this area may result in removal from the course.

Next Steps

• New College Ponterfract
• John Leggott Scunthorpe
• York College