Term 1 and 2 : GCSE Component 3: DNA
In double lessons, pupils will practically explore our core text: DNA by Dennis Kelly. In single lessons, pupils will learn to answer exam questions on the play. Throughout the unit we will look at: performance skills, vocal skills, sound, lighting, costume and set design. We will also visit the theatre in preparation for the live theatre section of the GCSE exam.
Pupils will be assessed midway through the unit on key words and practically on their individual performance.
At the end of the unit, pupils will be assessed against GCSE criteria on their final individual performance and essay.
acting area
the area within the performance space within which the
performer may move in full view of the audience - also known as
the playing area
genre
a category or 'type' given to plays that include a particular form,
content or technique, based upon the conventions used e.g.
tragedy, comedy, farce, and melodrama
plot development
the organisation or building of the action in a play
scenography
the art of creating performance environments using one or more
components including light, costume, set , space and sound
staging
another term for blocking; deliberate choices about where the
performers stand and how they move on stage to communicate
character relationships and plot and to create interesting stage
pictures
style
the decisions made when presenting a play in performance,
influenced by the social, historical and cultural context and artistic
choices of the creative team. The mode of expression - the way in
which characters, narrative, are expressed to an audience
structure
the arrangement of and relationship between the constituent
parts of a whole or
scenes and acts within a play.
theme
the basic idea of a play; the idea, point of view, or perception that
binds together a work of art
timing
includes setting cues for effects and lighting, synchronizing two or
more things that must happen simultaneously, and establishing
the pace at which lines will be delivered or the play performed
Develop the individual:
Pupils will learn teamwork skills and build confidence.
Create a supportive community:
Pupils will learn teamwork skills and build confidence.
Term 3 and 4: GCSE Component 1: Devising
Students will begin their GCSE devising unit (component 1). They will work in groups to create their own piece of theatre based on a given stimulus. They will write a portfolio essay on the process.
Midway through the unit, pupils will be assessed against the GCSE criteria with a performance exam.
At the end of the unit, pupils will sit a GCSE style written paper.
Develop the individual:
Pupils will learn teamwork skills and build confidence.
Create a supportive community:
Pupils will learn teamwork skills and build confidence.
Term 5 and 6: GCSE Component 1: Devising
Students will begin their GCSE devising unit (component 1). They will work in groups to create their own piece of theatre based on a given stimulus. They will write a portfolio essay on the process.
Pupils will sit a mid-term mock exam.
Develop the individual:
Pupils will learn teamwork skills and build confidence.
Create a supportive community:
Pupils will learn teamwork skills and build confidence.