Drama
Intent
The inclusion of drama as part of a pupil’s learning has several significant reasons. One reason why drama is important is because it hones a pupil’s ability to respond to new and unexpected circumstances. It allows a pupil to be spontaneous and make amends for any sudden upsurge of events. Another reason why drama is important is because it helps explore thoughts, feelings and emotions. It also focuses on communication and understanding yourself and others. Drama creates a safe atmosphere for expression of what a person thinks and feels. Adding to that, drama is important because it brings out the real self of a person through how experiences affect the person. More so, drama builds confidence, develops interpersonal skills and allows pupils to learn from the real-life drama that each person experiences. Drama profoundly influences a person’s life and is deemed to play a significant role in dealing with real life issues and concerns.
Year 7
We believe that students deserve a broad and ambitious Drama curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which immerses students in a range of styles of theatre. The curriculum will encourage students to become confident and independent thinkers, who will be able to create original work, script based work and critically analyse professional and non-professional repertoire. Students will have an appreciation of their own work and that of others, always demonstrating respect and empathy.
Our Drama curriculum will give students the opportunity to:
- develop creativity through understanding the benefits of participation in the arts, performance and creativity during their school journey;
- develop co-operation & collaboration;
- develop confidence in communication through developing vocal and physical skills;
- explore social issues though drama to develop tolerance and understanding, therefore developing cultural capital across the years.
- be exposed to different peoples’ perspectives and emotions on issues and events;
- be exposed to and use subject specific vocabulary effectively;
- study the history and influence of different practitioners on drama;
- develop an understanding of how to apply and analyse different stylistic qualities such as Naturalism, Physical theatre, puppetry and devising;
- develop an ability to evaluate their own and others’ work.
Students will be able to work in a Drama studio that doubles as the school stage that includes curtain and a lighting/sound rig. We are proud of our performance opportunities here at Melior Academy as we have a comprehensive Drama enrichment programme.
Year 8
We believe that students deserve a broad and ambitious Drama curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which immerses students in a range of styles of theatre. The curriculum will encourage students to become confident and independent thinkers, who will be able to create original work, script based work and critically analyse professional and non-professional repertoire. Students will have an appreciation of their own work and that of others, always demonstrating respect and empathy.
Our Drama curriculum will give students the opportunity to:
- develop creativity through understanding the benefits of participation in the arts, performance and creativity during their school journey;
- develop co-operation & collaboration;
- develop confidence in communication through developing vocal and physical skills;
- explore social issues though drama to develop tolerance and understanding, therefore developing cultural capital across the years.
- be exposed to different peoples’ perspectives and emotions on issues and events;
- be exposed to and use subject specific vocabulary effectively;
- study the history and influence of different practitioners on drama;
- develop an understanding of how to apply and analyse different stylistic qualities such as Naturalism, Physical theatre, Physical Theatre and devising;
- develop an ability to evaluate their own and others’ work.
Students will be able to work in a Drama studio that doubles as the school stage that includes curtain and a lighting/sound rig. We are proud of our performance opportunities here at Melior Academy as we have a comprehensive Drama enrichment programme.
Year 9
We believe that students deserve a broad and ambitious Drama curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which immerses students in a range of styles of theatre. The curriculum will encourage students to become confident and independent thinkers, who will be able to create original work, script based work and critically analyse professional and non-professional repertoire. Students will have an appreciation of their own work and that of others, always demonstrating respect and empathy.
Our Drama curriculum will give students the opportunity to:
- develop creativity through understanding the benefits of participation in the arts, performance and creativity during their school journey;
- develop co-operation & collaboration;
- develop confidence in communication through developing vocal and physical skills;
- explore social issues though drama to develop tolerance and understanding, therefore developing cultural capital across the years.
- be exposed to different peoples’ perspectives and emotions on issues and events;
- be exposed to and use subject specific vocabulary effectively;
- study the history and influence of different practitioners on drama;
- develop an understanding of how to apply and analyse different stylistic qualities such as Godber, Physical theatre and mask work;
- develop an ability to evaluate their own and others’ work.
Students will be able to work in a Drama studio that doubles as the school stage that includes curtain and a lighting/sound rig. We are proud of our performance opportunities here at Melior Academy as we have a comprehensive Drama enrichment programme.
