Drama

What are the aims of the Drama curriculum?

– To develop understanding and communication within the form of Drama.
– To develop an awareness of the diverse social, historical, and cultural contexts of Drama.
– To develop knowledge and understanding of the processes involved in devising (improvisation) and approaching a text through practical application.
– To introduce and gain knowledge of a range of theatre skills that are used in presenting a piece of theatre,
– To enable and develop skills of cooperation, understanding and
comprehension of ideas.
– To develop a range of theatrical skills and apply them to create performances
– To work collaboratively to generate, develop and communicate ideas
– To develop as creative, effective, independent and reflective students
able to make informed choices in process and performance
– To contribute as an individual to a theatrical performance