Drama Curriculum

Drama Curriculum Intent

The Drama Department at Shevington High School aims to develop individual creativity; to encourage and challenge all students to think and express themselves with confidence and to encourage tolerance and understanding. Students are given opportunities to experience the world around them and begin to appreciate situations from more than one perspective. Through drama, we encourage students to question and challenge their perception of the world and develop the vital inter-personal skills employers seek:

• Confidence & Communication – A command over their vocal and physical skills to allow them to approach a wide range of public speaking and performance opportunities with confidence.
• Co-operation – Working well with others and striving towards a common goal.
• Commitment – Encouraged to excel when challenged, developing resilience.
• Empathy & sensitivity – Understanding the viewpoints and emotions of a range of characters (Fictional and non-fictional).
• Evaluation & appreciation – An appreciation of the ways in which professionals (playwrights, actors, directors, designers etc.) achieve their effects and communicate their intentions to an audience and an ability to evaluate their own and others’ work.

And above all,

• Creativity – An understanding of the benefits of participation in the arts and a safe environment in which to experiment, explore and develop.

Lessons

Year 7–9: Two hours per fortnight. (In Y8 this will be for half of the year)

GCSE Option:

Y10-11: 5 hours per fortnight

Staff

Mr Hughes-Alty – Curriculum Leader of Drama