Drama

Meet the Team

Head of Faculty Mrs R Carey rachel.carey@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk

Deputy Head of Faculty Miss A Young abi.young@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk

Introduction

Drama is an explorative and creative subject, where pupils learn about topics, through practical study. They learn about real life issues and the world around them, exploring a range of characters and situations, both factual and fictional. Pupils learn how to use techniques to structure meaningful drama and practise the tools of play writing, designing and directing. They study plays from different genres and time periods, learning about theatre history along the way.

Why it is important to study drama?

Drama is predominantly a practical subject, where pupils work collaboratively, in a safe and creative environment. It is a subject that develops and stretches social skills, communication and confidence; vital for any future career. Drama has a cross-curricular nature, linking closely with English, History, Art, Media and PSHE. Pupils studying drama develop a solid grasp of empathy and understanding of others in the world.

Year 7

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Drama Techniques:
Exploring the main techniques for structuring a piece of drama – Still Image, Thought tracking, Narration, Flashback, Split Scene & Slow Motion
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Status:
Exploring stereotype and characterisation of stock characters
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Script – The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty:
Exploring the structure of script and the theme of bullying
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Greek Theatre:
Exploring theatre history through myths and legends

Year 8

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Melodrama:
Exploring the genre of melodrama and stock characters of hero, villain and damsel-in-distress
Vocal Skills:
Exploring the capacity of voice, vocal skills and soundscape
Shakespeare:
Exploring the language and key scenes of Romeo & Juliet, The Tempest & Macbeth
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Script – Missing Dan Nolan:
Issue based drama exploring Verbatim Theatre

Year 9

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Blood Brothers:
Script based unit exploring page to stage
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Theatre Styles:
Exploring Physical Theatre, Verbatim Theatre & Brechtian style
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Live Theatre Review:
Theory unit exploring theatre roles and how a production is staged

Year 10

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Improvisation:
Introductory unit to GCSE course, exploring, genre, structure and form
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Stanislavski:
Exploring theatre history and the creation of a ‘truthful’ character
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Component 1: Devised Theatre

Year 11

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Component 1: Performance Exam and Portfolio
Component 2: Text in Performance:
Preparation of monologues and duologues
Component 3: Exam Preparation:
Revisit set text and review live theatre