Drama

Drama is compulsory in Key Stage 3 and each form group will have a 60-minute lesson every week. Emphasis is placed on co-operation, interaction and participation. Students will explore and learn many different drama and performance skills which will be creatively explored through a variety of stimuli ranging from text, story, image and artefact.

Students are encouraged to explore character and situation, to show control over means of expression and to consider space and other resources and to reflect and evaluate on the work they see or in which they take part in.

We want each individual to have pride in their contribution and focus on building that all important confidence that shapes their character. Group work is an essential but the focus is on the individual contribution as well as the final ‘product’ of performance of exploration.

Students will be expected to do both practical and written assessment tasks in this subject and these will take place at various different checkpoints during each scheme.

Drama is a fun but disciplined art form and it is important for us to maintain this passion and drive that is possible in each and every student at Davenant. Not every student is expected to be an actor - we look for the designers, writers, directors and creative thinkers too.

There will be extra-curricular opportunities for all students at Davenant and we hope students will show keenness towards these wider opportunities.