Drama KS5 Curriculum

Throughout the course, you will explore a range of different scripts and styles of theatre as well as creating your own work in your preferred style. You are also offered the option to be assessed as a designer focusing on sound, light, costume (including hair and makeup) or set.

Component 1: Drama and Theatre

·         Practical exploration and study of two complete set texts focusing on how these can be realised for performance. Questions are answered from the perspective of a performer, director and designer.

·         Live theatre evaluation. You will have the opportunity to watch several different plays throughout the course.

Component 2: Creating original drama

·         Devise an original performance piece from stimuli and apply the methodologies of a theatre practitioner.

·         Keep a working journal, documenting the devising process.

·         Performer or designer routes available.

Component 3: Making theatre

·         Practically explore and interpret three scripts. You will apply a theatre practitioner to the third extract which is performed for a live audience.

·         Reflective report evaluating your theatrical interpretation of the script.

·         Performer or designer routes available.

Studying Drama will help you understand how one text can be interpreted in multiple ways. Students will develop a multitude of skills, including collaboration, communication and an understanding of how to amend and refine work, in order to make a smooth transition to their next level of study or employment. It will also help you develop a wider knowledge of theatre and how it is created.

The course is assessed in much the same way as the GCSE. Unit two and three will be a combination of performance and written coursework worth 60%. The written exam is worth 40%.

Students who study this course have gone on to attend Drama schools, University or straight into employment with acting or coaching. It supports English Literature when studying a text and understanding multiple interpretations, as well as Media and Film studies. It will prepare students for employment, especially where presentations and collaborative work is essential.

Mrs Kendall