Drama
| Drama | ||||||
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
| Year 07 | Roald Dahl and Intro to Drama Techniques | Pantomime | Myths and Legends - Beowulf | Myths and Legends - Beowulf | Harry Potter - JK Rowling | Harry Potter - JK Rowling |
| Year 08 | Myths and Legends - Beowulf | Myths and Legends - Beowulf | War of the Worlds - HG Wells | War of the Worlds - HG Wells | Physical Theatre (Frantic Assembly) | Physical Theatre (Frantic Assembly) |
| Year 09 | Styles of Theatre - An Inspector Calls - JB Priestley | Styles of Theatre - An Inspector Calls - JB Priestley | Noughts and Crosses -Malorie Blackman | Noughts and Crosses -Malorie Blackman | Teechers - Jon Godber | Teechers - Jon Godber |
| Year 10 | Styles of Theatre inc. Physical Theatre, Shakespeare, Stanislavski, mime, slapstick and Brecht | Devising - stimulus work based on practitioner studies | Noughts and Crosses -Malorie Blackman | Live Theatre Evaluation - Things I know to be True - Frantic Assembly & Mediums of Theatre | Devising Preparation | Devising Preparation |
| Year 11 | Devised Theatre | Devised Theatre | Scripted Preparation and Practical Exam | Scripted Preparation and Practical Exam - Preparation for written exam | Revision and preparation for Written exam | |
| Our aim is that students discover their voice; develop their confidence, and demonstrate creativity. To facilitate this we provide a challenging and nurturing learning environment. In Drama lessons at Harris, students learn to work collaboratively as part of a team. We aim to give all students and staff the opportunities to practise our Harris values alongside our Drama core values: team care, positivity, playfulness, desire and determination. | ||||||
OVERVIEW
Our aim is to provide a challenging and nurturing learning environment, which supports students to discover their voice, confidence and creativity.
In Drama lessons at Harris, students will learn to work collaboratively as part of a team. We aim to give all students and staff the opportunities to practice our Harris values alongside our Drama core values: team care, positivity, playfulness, desire and determination.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN DRAMA
We are committed to teaching students to teach and to learn from each other. We believe that students’ needs are best met in an atmosphere that is supportive, purposeful and fun! Our staff are dedicated to enabling students to learn and grow feeling valued and knowing how they can improve.
Social development in drama also occurs through the developing understanding of aspects of society when analysing the characters and situations of texts and stories.
MORAL DEVELOPMENT IN DRAMA
Our Drama Core Values permeate all work in the department. These are the basis of development, progress and success for every pupil.
Our focus on the importance of group work teaches students how to overcome obstacles and understand what it takes to be a successful team player and leader. We utilise a range of Drama texts and stories, which provide stimulating opportunities for children to explore their personal responses and opinions.
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT IN DRAMA
Spiritual development in drama occurs through the on-going analysis of what it means to be human through story and group work. In Drama we learn to be sensitive to the needs of others as well as our own, living out our Harris motto “While we have time let us do good to all”.
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN DRAMA
Opportunities for cultural development are second to none at Harris Church of England Academy. They include:
- Workshops for the LAMDA Acting Qualification
- Opportunities to take part in extra-curricular clubs and performances
- Theatre visits to local and regional venues
- Participation in local festivals and community projects
- Annual ceremony to celebrate our students’ achievements