Drama

Subject Leader : Miss Lucy Burgess, l.burgess@lavington.wilts.sch.uk

Drama Curriculum Map

KS3_Drama_Curriculum

KS4 Drama Curriculum

Year 7

We are a vibrant, caring, exciting and innovative department where students are challenged, achieve highly and enjoy a wide range of ‘creative’ experiences. Our primary aim for drama is to enable our students to develop their creative minds, become sensitive to the needs of others as well as communicate effectively.

What are we studying?

In Drama at Lavington School, we aim to build confidence, form great relationships and promote excellent teamwork. Students will participate in performance, creating and responding to work they have seen both professionally and in lesson. They have a broad program of study which enhances both their knowledge of drama and dramatic skill and also gives them perspective of the wider world.

Terms 1 and Term 2
Inside Out

Term 3 and Term 4

Darkwood Manor

Term 5  and Term 6
Space Quest

How are we assessed?

Each topic lasts for approximately one term. At the end of the topic students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of drama is assessed by curriculum levels.

This will be compared to their target level to measure progress and performance.

How we provide for SEN and Most able students

SEN and most able students are catered for in individual lessons based upon need. This may be in the form of placement in group work to enable an appropriate mix of ability that stretches both the lower and higher end of abilities. Or a task that suits their needs as individuals. These lessons are tailored to the individual and are designed to involve the students into the drama lesson with an alternative curriculum if required. There is a group work mark as part of assessment that allows students who are less able performers to be recognised for their input. The most able students are challenged by a more demanding role in performance work. All students are supported appropriately by the class teacher.

How are we grouped?

Students are always taught in mixed ability classes. During lesson time, students work in pairs, small groups and mixed gender groupings. 

What homework are we expected to do?

Drama is a practical subject, however students may be asked to complete a homework that might include research for a topic or some preparation for a performance such as learning lines or preparing a plot.

What can parents do to help?

Ask your child what has happened in their drama lesson and encourage them to complete any homework tasks set.

Year 8

We are a vibrant, caring, exciting and innovative department where students are challenged, achieve highly and enjoy a wide range of ‘creative’ experiences. Our primary aim for drama is to enable our students to develop their creative minds, become sensitive to the needs of others as well as communicate effectively.

What are we studying?

In Drama at Lavington School, we aim to build confidence, form great relationships and promote excellent teamwork. Students will participate in performance, creating and responding to work they have seen both professionally and in lesson. They have a broad program of study which enhances both their knowledge of drama and dramatic skill and also gives them perspective of the wider world.

 Term 1 and Term 2
Silent Movies
Pantomime

Term 3 and Term 4
Murder in the Mansion
Spears Sports

Term 5 and Term 6
Private Peaceful
Swallows and Amazons

How are we assessed?

Each topic lasts for approximately one term. At an appropriate point in the learning, students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of drama is assessed by curriculum levels. This will be compared to their target level to measure progress and performance.

In Year 8, the following skills are developed:

• Making a positive contribution to group work ,sharing ideas and showing leadership
• Exploring ideas and issues
• Learning lines and performing a short script from memory script
• using a wider range of different performance skills with growing confidence  and creativity
• showing audience awareness by being seen and heard
• using voice and movement to perform imaginative characters and staying in role
• using the language of drama to give thoughtful feedback

How we provide for SEN and Most able students

SEN and most able students are catered for in individual lessons based upon need. This may be in the form of placement in group work to enable an appropriate mix of ability that stretches both the lower and higher end of abilities. Or a task that suits their needs as individuals. These lessons are tailored to the individual and are designed to involve the students into the drama lesson with an alternative curriculum if required. There is a group work mark as part of assessment that allows students who are less able performers to be recognised for their input. The most able students are challenged by a more demanding role in performance work. All students are supported appropriately by the class teacher.

How are we grouped?

Students are always taught in mixed ability classes. During lesson time, students work in pairs, small groups and mixed gender groupings. 

What homework are we expected to do?

Drama is a practical subject, however students may be asked to complete a homework that might include research for a topic or some preparation for a performance such as learning lines or preparing a plot.

What can parents do to help?

Ask your child what has happened in their drama lesson and encourage them to complete any homework tasks set.

Year 9

We are a vibrant, caring, exciting and innovative department where students are challenged, achieve highly and enjoy a wide range of ‘creative’ experiences. Our primary aim for drama is to enable our students to develop their creative minds, become sensitive to the needs of others as well as communicate effectively.

What are we studying?

In Drama at Lavington School, we aim to build confidence, form great relationships and promote excellent teamwork. Students will participate in performance, creating and responding to work they have seen both professionally and in lesson. They have a broad program of study which enhances both their knowledge of drama and dramatic skill and also gives them perspective of the wider world.

Term 1 and Term 2
Murder Mystery
Stage Fighting

Term 3 and Term 4
Survival
Performing a Script

Term 5 and Term 6
Genre
SFX and stage craft.

How are we assessed?

Each topic lasts for approximately one term. At an appropriate point in the learning, students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of drama is assessed by curriculum levels. This will be compared to their target level to measure progress and performance.

In Year 9, the following skills are developed:

• Working positively with everyone, contributing thoughtfully to group work, listening and showing good leadership skills
• Devising thoughtful drama, based on a range of issues and themes
• Communicating a script with some effectiveness
• Using a variety of different performance skills with definite confidence and creativity, including stylised drama
• showing audience awareness by being seen, heard and using space effectively
• performing convincing characters with confidence and originality, and consistently staying in role
• using the language of drama with some confidence to discuss their own work and the work of others

How we provide for SEN and Most able students? 

SEN and most able students are catered for in individual lessons based upon need. This may be in the form of placement in group work to enable an appropriate mix of ability that stretches both the lower and higher end of abilities. Or a task that suits their needs as individuals. These lessons are tailored to the individual and are designed to involve the students into the drama lesson with an alternative curriculum if required. There is a group work mark as part of assessment that allows students who are less able performers to be recognised for their input. The most able students are challenged by a more demanding role in performance work. All students are supported appropriately by the class teacher.

How are we grouped?

Students are always taught in mixed ability classes. During lesson time, students work in pairs, small groups and mixed gender groupings 

What homework are we expected to do?

Drama is a practical subject, however students may be asked to complete a homework that might include research for a topic or some preparation for a performance such as learning lines or preparing a plot.

What can parents do to help?

Ask your child what has happened in their drama lesson and encourage them to complete any homework tasks set.

Years 10 and 11

What are we studying?

Students will be studying the exciting new OCR specification for GCSE (9–1) Drama. This gives students the opportunity to explore the subject from a range of perspectives by devising their own, original work; by bringing to life the work of a playwright; as theatre reviewers, developing their own thoughts on what makes drama and theatre successful; and as creative artists building and bringing a character to life through exploration and rehearsal. There will also be a visit to the theatre in Year 10.

How are we assessed?

The qualification is made up of three components. 

(60% of qualification)

How are we grouped?

Students are always taught in mixed ability classes. During lesson time, students work in pairs, small groups and mixed gender groupings.

What home learning are we expected to do?

Home learning will be set each week and there will be a mixture of practical and written work. Students will be expected to rehearse and prepare outside lessons, for a practical performance, as well as keep a written record of their drama work which will involve analysis and evaluation.  Students will also be set tasks connected to the written exam.

What can parents do to help?

Discuss with your child what has happened in their drama lesson and encourage them to complete any home learning tasks set. Theatre visits are also a valuable learning tool.

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