Creative Arts
Creative Arts Teachers
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Subject: DramaHead of Subject: Mr Walker Vision of SubjectTo create a safe and happy learning environment for students to develop confidence and skills – while providing top class extra-curricular opportunities. |
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Statement of IntentThe drama curriculum at Kirkby High School is designed to give students access to a broad range of theatrical experience. Teaching, learning and assessment focusses on the creation of drama (MAKING), the practical sharing of devised and scripted work (PERFORMANCE), and the analysis and understanding of performed work (EVALUATING). The drama curriculum at KHS focusses not only on theatrical skills and knowledge but has a strong spine running through both key stages which encourages students to develop as people. We explore life skills such as teamwork, creativity, resilience, independence, communication and learning to actively manage and drive independent learning and development. Students are encouraged to challenge and improve their oracy skills through discussion and performance, and leaders are encouraged and developed through subject ambassadors. Students explore issues relevant to young people and society today, from bullying and gang culture to LGBT, protest and the Holocaust. Students learn to create theatre which can entertain, educate and challenge an audience. When you visit any of the drama classrooms, you will see a vibrant learning environment, where students are challenged to create and work together with increasing levels of confidence. Schemes of work are carefully sequenced, looking at skills and assessments required for GCSE and then mapping this backwards to ensure enough time is given for these to embed and develop. Students leave Kirkby High School with a strong grounding in theatre education. They are used to experiencing challenge and can operate confidently outside of their comfort zone. |
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KS3Mixed ability classes receive 1 hour per week at KS3. Homework is issued twice per half term. |
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KS4AQA 8261 GCSE drama Mixed ability classes receive 3 hours of lessons per week. Homework is set 4 times per half term and may include extra-curricular rehearsal. Key Skills and KnowledgeMaking Performing Evaluating The topics students cover throughout Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 are outlined in the link below: Links to GCSE Exam Board SpecificationsThe specification code for GCSE Drama Year 10 is 8261 Link to Spec – http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-8261 |
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Additional InformationInterventions – Daily rehearsals lunch and after school. Revision sessions – Targeted at key point in the year. Trips – Theatre trips and visits. Clubs – Annual School Production – Ks3 Drama Club – Musical Theatre Tuesdays. |