Curriculum information pages:
KS3
MADD group is open to all key stages for extra-curricular Drama
KS4
Course Specification: New spec starting Sept. 2017. AQA GCSE Drama
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-8261
Outline of Course:
3 components: 1 exam (worth 40%) on a set play and live theatre, 2 pieces of practical work (worth 40% and 20%), one devised drama and one script work.
Units of Study:
Component 1: Understanding Drama
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Component 2: Devising Drama
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This component is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. |
Component 3: Texts in Practice
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Free choice of play but it must contrast with the set play chosen for Component 1 |
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This component is marked by AQA. |
Drama encourages and fosters enthusiasm, creativity, confidence, self esteem and social skills. The course has a great deal of scope for freedom and personalisation in specific areas of study, allowing students to pursue specific interests and strengths including:
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Improvisation Costume
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Physical Theatre Make-up
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Set Design Stage Management
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Text Interpretation
Drama can enrich students’ educational experiences, support other subjects, particularly English, and provide a strong foundation for further progression to Drama courses. It is also well-suited to any student who has a talent or interest in the Performing Arts.
Here are some student comments (taken from a recent student voice):
- "Drama is a fun and creative subject which really helps you discover the real you!"
- "Drama is the best lesson; it's fun, has the best teachers and helps you gain a lot of confidence and charisma which you wouldn't get from any other subject!"
- "Drama is an escape from the reality of everyday life; a subject in which you can become someone else. It's a way to express yourself and have fun doing something you love."
- "There is such a great atmposphere within lessons and you get a real self-esteem boost from lessons."
- "Drama is such a fun lesson. There is a brilliant learning environment and a great group dynamic. I genuinely enjoy these lessons."