Drama
KS3 Drama helps you develop as an individual, with a group and also creatively.
You will explore and apply your knowledge of the process of creating and developing drama and theatre and also learn performance skills.
Curriculum
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aut.1 | Story-telling | Devising from a given stimulus | Brecht |
| Aut.2 | Story-telling | Devising from a given stimulus | Brecht |
| Spr.1 | Wacky Soap | The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty | Blood Brothers |
| Spr.2 | Wacky Soap | The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty | Blood Brothers |
| Sum.1 | Melodrama | Artaud | Comedy Theatrical Styles |
| Sum.2 | Melodrama | Artaud | Comedy Theatrical Styles |
Where does this subject lead me?
KS4 Drama
Drama GCSE builds on the basic skills learned during years 7, 8 and 9, developing a student’s ability to use a large range of drama conventions in order to explore topics, issues and play-texts in a creative, imaginative and skilled manner. For more info., visit our KS4 Drama page.
Career Pathways
Whether you prefer performing or being back stage drama can develop your confidence, communication and teamwork skills and if you are involved in planning or organising a performance then these skills can be useful in many jobs.
The skills you gain from doing drama can lead to careers such as performing arts, media, business, law, advertising, sales, hospitality and tourism.
- BBC Bitesize website: videos of young people who are working in jobs that use Drama
- Careers Pilot: example careers that this subject can lead to
- Creative Industries: explore a wide selection of creative careers
- Apprenticeship courses: Info on what an apprenticeship is and courses available