Introduction to Drama
In our first unit in S1 you will get a proper introduction to the subject, covering basic drama skills and vocabulary. You will learn about:
Characterisation
Areas of the Stage
Mime
Improvisiation
Blocking
Ground Plans
Basic Lighting, Sound, Props and Set vocabulary
Using a Script
Performing to an audience
Mime
In our second unit you will learn about the basics of mime, focussing on gesture, movement, positioning and facial expressions. You will perform in groups, using a scenario to develop a piece of theatre.
Mime scenarios include:
Frankenstein
Slap, Dash and Bodgit (the nightmare builders)
Santa's Nightmare
Production Analysis - Shrek the Musical
In this unit you will complete a written performance analysis of Shrek: The Musical. We will watch the recording of the live broadway performance and then use critical analysis skills to review the theatre piece. This unit develops literacy skills.
Darkwood Manor
In this unit our main focus is on tension and what this can bring to a drama performance. We look at the fictional "Darkwood Manor", developing our Creating skills in a series of one off lessons before devising a drama in a group. This unit challenges pupils to use their imagination and develop their meta skills of commuication, collaboration and creativity.
S1 Production - Bugsy Malone
In our production units you will work as a class to create a production team to perform a piece of scripted theatre. We work through the process of reading the script, casting, rehearsal, adding production skills (lighting, set, costume, props and sound) to create a piece of live theatre suitable for performing to an audience. This unit also develops team working skills whilst learning about the roles of a production team and experiencing the excitement of a performance.