Drama — Year 11

 

Drama Overview
Curriculum

Term 1: GCSE Devising

This term, pupils will finish 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.

Videoed pieces and essays will be sent to the exam board.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural

Develop the individual:
Pupils will learn teamwork skills and build confidence.

Create a supportive community:
Pupils will learn teamwork skills and build confidence.

Term 2 and 3: GCSE Performance from a Text

Pupils will work in small groups to rehearse two scenes from a play. These scenes will be performed in front of a visiting examiner and form part of a GCSE showcase for an invited audience.

Pupils will have a mock performance exam in Term 2 before their final performance exam in Term 3.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural

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 Theatre Makers in Practice

Pupils will study DNA by Dennis Kelly in preparation for their exam. They will explore various aspects of the text and practise exam questions on these. Pupils will also visit the theatre in preparation for the live theatre section of the exam.

Pupils will sit a mock exam.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural

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: Exam Prep

Pupils will spend lessons preparing for the written exam in May.

Written exam component.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural

Develop the individual:
Pupils will learn teamwork skills and build confidence.

Create a supportive community:
Pupils will learn teamwork skills and build confidence.