Curriculum Intent
The study of drama develops creativity and confidence as well as fostering positive collaboration; essential skills for both personal and professional success. It enables students to explore diverse perspectives, express themselves, and engage with cultural, historical, and social contexts. Through practical and theoretical work, students learn to communicate effectively, solve problems, and appreciate the power of storytelling in shaping our world.
Head of Department
Ms Cashmere Girigari
Year 7
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Introduction to drama and Storytelling |
Greek Theatre |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Exploring Drama Genres |
Musical Theatre |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Devising from images |
A Midsummer's Nights Dream |
All Year 7 subjects Next Year 7 Subject - Design & Technology
Year 8
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Melodrama |
Commedia Dell'Arte |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Physical Theatre |
Exploring Contemporary Play Texts |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Devising from images |
Hamlet |
All Year 8 subjects Next Year 8 Subject - Design & Technology
Year 9
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Brechtian Theatre: key features and history |
Brechtian theatre Political Theatre |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Boal and Forum Theatre |
Naturalism |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Devising from soundscapes |
Script Exploration |
All Year 9 subjects Next Year 9 Subject - Design & Technology
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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DNA by Dennis Kelly Practical Exploration |
DNA by Dennis Kelly Practical Exploration Character motivations |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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DNA By Dennis Kelly Written skill Exploration |
Exploring Technical Elements and Practitioner influence |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Devising Theatre Group work, Creative Intention |
All Year 10 subjects Next Year 10 Subject - Design & Technology
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Devising group Intention. Portfolio Questions Analysation. |
Analysing Live Theatre |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Scripted Theatre Performance |
Set Text Exploration ‘A Doll’s House’ |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Live Theatre Review And Set Text Exploration |
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All Year 11 subjects Next Year 11 Subject - Design & Technology