Key Stage 3 - Performing Arts (Drama and Music)
Key Stage 3 - Drama
Introduction
Drama is viewed as an academic subject here at The Heathland School and we operate a skills based approach which aims to inspire every pupil and nurtures their creativity. In KS3, Drama is split into 6 key learning strands: Rehearsing, Physical Skills, Vocal Skills, Staging Skills, Theatrical Techniques and Analysis. These areas are explored in a variety of topics looking at both classical and contemporary styles of theatre.
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Year 7 Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Pantomime: Introducing the key skills for acting and the 5 key sections of a narrative structure. Practical exploration of a traditional British theatrical style of Pantomime. |
Epic Theatre and Brecht: First steps into the world of the revolutionary German theatre practitioner. Looking at creating meaningful theatre in the form of Epic theatre |
Shakespeare: An action-packed introduction to the famous bard. Students explore Shakespearian language and what it takes to take a script from page to stage. |
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Year 8 Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Melodrama: Revisiting Pantomime and using it to springboard into a variety of exaggerated performance styles including Victorian Melodrama, Clowning, Commedia Dell’ Arte and Farce |
Physical Theatre: Experimenting with non-naturalistic storytelling without words, and beginning to incorporate the methods of a contemporary company, Frantic Assembly, to create drama |
Naturalism and Stanislavski: Introducing another key theatrical practitioner, and building a toolkit of techniques that he used to create layered and fully believable performances
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Year 9 Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Puppetry and Mask: Exploring how stories can be told beyond the constraints of an actor using puppets and masks to broaden skills and expand knowledge of how theatre is made
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Script Work: Building on how scripts are structured and taking a sneak peek into GCSE Drama work. Students will further their understanding of scripts by beginning to analyse their content and themes
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Devising: In preparation for GCSE study, students will refresh their knowledge of a number of theatre styles covered across Key Stage 3 to create an original piece in concept, content, and structure.
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