Welcome to the Drama Department
At Shene School, we believe that Drama is a challenging and rewarding academic subject.
We aim:
- to encourage our students to think and behave creatively
- to enable them to examine issues and emotions from perspectives other than their own
- to help students develop practical skills
- to foster an appreciation and understanding of drama as an art form
- to encourage critical, reflective thinking at every level
- to assist in developing confident, co-operative and self-disciplined young people
Drama is taught as a subject in its own right. From the very beginning of Year 7, we train our students to work effectively and co-operatively in groups; to work towards original, imaginative performances and to evaluate their own work and that of others fairly and critically. At every level, students explore text, improvisation and live theatre from the perspectives of actor, director and critic.
This year, Drama has the highest A* - C passmark in Shene School with 8 out of 10 students getting a good pass.
Teachers:
Ms C Simms - Head of Drama
Mr. E Walker - Teacher of Drama
Ms. S Edwards - Assistant Head Teacher / Teacher of Drama
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This video was produced and edited by Shene School Year 9 students as part of an ICT Across the Curriculum project.
Key Stage 3 Drama:
Year 7 - 1 lesson per week
In Year 7, students work on developing performance and communication skills through a variety of units.
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Serious Fun
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Use of Space
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Cuddington Manor
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Non Naturalism
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Character Exploration
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Script work
Year 8 - 2 lessons per week
In Year 8, these skills are further developed.
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Abstract/Commedia dell’Arte
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Spontaneous Improvisation
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Script work/ text based
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Theatre of Silence
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Basic Practioners
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Acting and Directing Project
Year 9 - 2 lessons per week
Year 9 consolidates this work as well as introduces students to the GCSE Drama syllabus.
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Masks/Physical Theatre
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Advanced Practioners
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Text based/ GCSE Explorative Strategies
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Acting for film
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World Theatre
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Devised Project
Key Stage 4 (GCSE) Drama:
All students follow the EDEXCEL GCSE Drama course. They are taught in mixed ability groups for three single periods per week, with theatre visits and rehearsal sessions taking place after school.
There is no written examination for Drama. The course is 80% practical and 20% written work in the form of a portfolio that supports the practical work.
GCSE Drama (Year 10):
Unit 1 – 30%
This is in the form of practical workshops based on a theme (Topics such as Crime and Punishment/Childhood/ Teenage Pregnancy). This work is examined by the teacher and a supporting portfolio is produced.
Unit 2 – 30%
This is in the form of practical workshops based on a set text (such as ‘Blood Brothers’/ ‘The Crucible’). This work is examined by the teacher and a supporting portfolio is produced.
Unit 3 – 40%
For Paper Two, students demonstrate their performance skills before an invited audience and visiting examiner. There is an emphasis on performance throughout the course.
GCSE Drama (Year 11)
Paper one – 60%
This is in the form of practical workshops based on a theme (Topics such as Crime and Punishment or Childhood) and a set text (such as ‘Blood Brothers’or ‘The Crucible’). This work is examined by the teacher and a supporting portfolio is produced.
Paper two – 40%
For Paper Two, students demonstrate their performance skills before an invited audience and visiting examiner. There is an emphasis on performance throughout the course.
All Year 11 coursework final rewrites should be completed by the 12th February 2010.
The final practical exam will be sometime in May.
Extra Curricular Activities
KS3 Drama Club – Every Wednesday 3pm-4pm
KS4 Drama Club – Every Tuesday 3pm- 4pm
Upcoming Events
Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations – a short play performed by KS3 Drama Club
Shene’s Got Talent 2010 – available for all to audition
Dramatic Edge – Year 10 GCSE Drama students perform with other schools in the borough
Performance Arts Showcase – GCSE performances by music, dance and drama students
Bang Out Of Order – a short play performed by KS4 Drama Club
Songs and Scenes from musicals – end of year performance, available for all to audition, in conjunction with music and dance
