The aim is to inspire the students to utilise and value their imaginations, to develop a love for learning and autonomy in approach, to become critical thinkers, who have understanding and empathy towards others.
Drama is a subject that can equip students with the tools they need to reach their full potential and become the best they can be both academically and socially. Drama has the power to transform lives through development of: communication skills, teamwork, self-respect, self-esteem and self-confidence, it also develops the ability to empathise with others which is a crucial life skill.
The Cube Drama Studio is a safe learning environment where students are encouraged to go beyond their comfort zones having the courage to take risks and make mistakes. This growth mindset approach removes any limitations we may put on ourselves and instead paves the way to exceed our expectations of ourselves and others, resulting in achieving powerful Drama that is extraordinary and awe-inspiring. The learners gain resilience, self-confidence and self-belief.
“Ever tried.Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better”
-Samuel Becket.
The students are introduced to a variety of: theatre styles and techniques which we embed in our practice forming a theatre language helping us to bring our ideas, stories, and creative work to life. We focus on different influential theatre practitioners to enhance our subject knowledge allowing us to gain deeper understanding of how we can achieve greater impact in our work.
I have a holistic approach towards education and my proven success regarding grades is always as a result of creating interesting, exciting, engaging, thought-provoking and challenging experiences. I believe that deeper learning takes place when the learner is made to think and feel something.
The WJEC Eduqas GCSE in Drama is an exciting, inspiring and practical course. The specificaiton promotes involvement in and enjoyment of drama, as performers and/or designers.
We offer exciting theatre trips throughout the year to watch professional, top quality live theatre. We also have visits from professional Theatre Practitioners and Award-Winning Theatre Companies who come into school to work with our students.
We have a partnership with the Hall for Cornwall, amongst other opportunities, the students will have the wonderful chance to perform on the HfC stage. We are also part of the RSC School’s Project, during which the students have the opportunity to have workshops with RSC associate practitioners, they will also get to perform their work on the HfC stage. We also have strong links with the Minack Theatre, they offer us a variety of professional workshops and there are also opportunities to perform on the incredible Minack Stage.
GCSE Drama is a new addition to the MBA curriculum. We will no doubt see the tremendous impact across the school within a short amount of time.
Year 7 Drama Curriculum
Autumn Term
Introduction
Giants Cup of Tea
Expectations
Haunted House
Evacuee Children WW2
Arabian Nights
Spring Term
Improvisation skills
Introduction to script
Bank robbery
Victorian schools
Summer Term
Victorian Schools
Icarus
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Year 8 Drama Curriculum
Autumn Term
Introduction
WW1 – Dulce et Decorum Est
Arabian Nights
Spring Term
Ancient Mariner
Consequences
Summer Term
Grimms Tales
Improvisation
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Year 9 Drama Curriculum
Autumn Term
Dulce et Decorum Est
Frantic Assembly Chair Duets
White Horses HfC Showcase
Exploration of a script (‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime’ or ‘Let Him Have It’)
Spring Term
Dulce et Decorum Est
Frantic Assembly Chair Duets
White Horses HfC Showcase
Exploration of a script (‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime’ or ‘Let Him Have It’)
Summer Term
Dulce et Decorum Est
Frantic Assembly Chair Duets
White Horses HfC Showcase
Exploration of a script (‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime’ or ‘Let Him Have It’)
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Year 10 Drama Curriculum
Autumn Term
Arabian Nights
Spring Term
Component 1 – Devising (40% of GCSE)
Summer Term
Component 1 – Devising (40% of GCSE)
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Year 11 Drama Curriculum
Autumn Term
Component 1 – Devising (40% of GCSE)
Spring Term
Component 2 – Scripted Performance (20% of GCSE)
Summer Term
Component 3 – Set text and Live Theatre Review (40% of GCSE)
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