DRAMA
Head of Performing Arts: Mrs Emma Green Email
Teacher of Drama: Mr Anthony Davies Email
Homework tasks can be viewed on the showmyhomework website
GCSE Exam Specification
AQA GCSE Drama
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-8261
BRITISH VALUES
Democracy
Through play texts such as; Blue Remembered Hills, Let him have it, Blood Brothers, Too Much Punch for Judy and DNA.
Through SOW such as; devising from a stimulus we touch upon a range allowing students to express their thoughts and opinions. We explore: Cyberbullying, School shootings, Knife Crime, Racism, Diversity, Identity, Drink driving, etc.
All pupils in all year groups will take part in discussions and decision making activities.
The Rule of Law
Discussed and explored through social issue schemes of work such as; cyberbullying, knife crime, racism, drug abuse, terrorism, rioting, shootings etc.
Discussed and explored through play texts such as;
Blood Brothers, Too Much Punch for Judy, Blue Remembered Hills, Chatroom and Find Me.
Individual Liberty
All pupils are able to access a range of different styles and cultures of theatre.
SOW include; a History of Theatre Commedia dell'arte, Shakespeare, Verbatim and Greek Theatre.
Each student is invited to share and discuss their opinions and views on social issues and styles of theatre.
Pupils able to access live theatre though trips, workshops, we have had Stage-ed in to run a full days workshop for Blood Brothers the GCSE set text, we have Guildford Shakespeare Company perform annually and we invite Godalming College to perform the A level drama performances to inspire students. .
Mutual Respect
This is a clear expectation of all students and staff in all aspects of Drama in the school – classroom, extra-curricular, workshops etc.
Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
Discussed and explored through social issue schemes of work such as; cyberbullying, knife crime, racism, drug abuse, terrorism, rioting etc.
All pupils in all year groups will take part in discussions about different beliefs and faiths during their lessons in Drama.
KEY STAGE 3
Please click HERE to see the Key Stage 3 long term plan |
Please click HERE to see the Year 7 Schemes of Work
Please click HERE to see the Year 8 Schemes of Work
Please click HERE to see the Key Stage 3 Assessment Criteria
KEY STAGE 4
Please click HERE to see the Key Stage 4 long term plan |
Please click HERE to see the Year 9 and Year 10 Drama Overview and Syllabus
KS4 REVISION RESOURCES
Drama
AQA Website
Specification:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-8261
AQA Drama Handbook
Component 1: Written Exam 40%
Section A - List of Roles and Responsibilities on the specification: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-8261
Section B - Set Text:
Blood Brothers Revision guide
Blood brothers full play version on You Tube:
Section C:
Knowledge Organisers of ‘Things I Know To Be True’
Full play on Digital Theatre Plus using login details in planners (please email Mrs Green if you have forgotten your login).
https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/collections/digital-theatre/things-i-know-to-be-true
Things I Know To Be True Resource Pack: