Year 7 Drama Curriculum
Topic | Further details about the topic | |
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Autumn Term | ||
1 | Introducing Drama at King’s |
Students will be introduced to the study of Drama at King’s and the key skills involved in the subject. Voice, body language, proxemics and characterisation will all be explored. |
2 | Spontaneous Improvisation |
Students will be introduced to the role of improvisation in creating Drama. Through a range of stimuli linked around a thematic focus (such as evacuation), students will develop pair, group and whole-class improvised scenes. |
Spring Term | ||
1 | Darkwood Manor |
Building on their knowledge of improvisation, students will participate in this interactive gothic horror unit, combining improvisation with devised work. Teacher-in-role work will also be introduced to students. |
2 | From Page to Stage: Playscript Study (1) |
Students will apply their drama skills to the study of a chosen playscript and work on developing and refining practical performances. Explorative strategies – such as hot-seating, thought-tracking and still images – will be employed. Playscripts studied include Oliver Twist, The Demon Headmaster, The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiller and War Horse. |
Summer Term | ||
1 | From Page to Stage: Playscript Study (2) | Students will continue with their study of a playscript, with increased focus on the role of evaluation in improving performance skills. |
2 | Responding to Theatre |
Students will have the opportunity to experience theatre – either digitally or in person – and apply their evaluative skills to their theatre experience. Students will respond to their theatre experience through a range of practical explorative strategies. |
Main Resources
Resource | Details | Term |
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Recommended reading |
All About Theatre (National Theatre), ISBN: 9781406373394 The Methuen Drama Book of Monologues for Young Actors (Anne Harvey), ISBN: 978-0413772794 Song and Dance: A Journey Through Musical Theatre (Elizabeth Raum), ISBN: 978-1406217001 |
All |
Recommended Websites |
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ https://www.guildhallartscentre.com/ |
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Assessment
Topic | Type of Assessment | |
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CAT 1 | ||
CAT 2 |
Enrichment opportunities
Activity or trip | Day and time or term |
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Key Stage 3 Drama Club | Wednesdays, 1 – 1:30pm in Room 43 (Mr Kearney) |