Outline of Drama for Lower School Students
1st and 2nd form
Drama is offered to all pupils in Years 7 and 8 in the form of a double lesson once a week. These sessions are largely practical in nature and involve both improvised and text-based work.
We explore the valuable social skills of vocal communication, body language and status, aiming to develop individuals’ self-confidence and promote trust and teamwork within groups. The emphasis is on creativity and self-expression, but the structure and organisation of ideas is also regarded as very important.
Plenty of opportunities exist outside the classroom to be involved in productions either on or off the stage, and there is one major production each year which is staged specifically with the Lower School in mind.
3rd Form
Drama is taken by all students for a two-term course during the year. The course continues to develop the skills and techniques studied in the first two years which are both useful for the students’ general education as well as for preparation for the GCSE course. For example, the theories and practices of various key practitioners such as Brecht, Stanislavski or Kneehigh Theatre Company may be introduced and a general exploration of drama form and style may take place culminating in a short project, which is an opportunity for all students to share their work with other members of the year group.
For further information on drama for years 1-3 please contact the Head of Drama.