Students will be given the theme of the '7 Deadly Sins' to devise new material from. Students will begin by practically exploring themes, sharing ideas and then plan and rehearse their piece. Students will start their portfolio which documents the devising process. Students will learn about the roles and responsibilities in the theatre including activities they may undertake on a day to day basis and the aspects of the production for which they are accountable. All students will be expected to perform aspects of their work at the Becket Keys Open Evening in September.
Students are marked out of 30 for their portfolio document and 15 for their evaluation.
A starting point, or event that evokes a specific reaction.
Students will learn about the current and historical social issues, based on peoples own morals. Students will make their own choices and decide where to lead their own drama via different forms of research.
Group work, discussions, personalised learning and practical creativity.
Students will be given a variety of stimuli to devise new material from. Students will begin by practically exploring themes, sharing ideas and then plan and rehearse their piece. Students will start their portfolio which documents the devising process. Students will learn about the roles and responsibilities in the theatre including activities they may undertake on a day to day basis and the aspects of the production for which they are accountable.
A style or category
Students will explore DNA by Dennis Kelly. Study will involve developing knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and context of the whole play and exploring ideas for how the play may be interpreted practically.
Theatrical stage in which the audience is predominantly on two sides of the stage, facing towards each other.
A structure of stage at the front of the stage that frames the action of the play. It can be square or arched.
Arena stage, central stage or island stage, completely surrounded by the audience.
Students will explore DNA by Dennis Kelly. Study will involve developing knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and context of the whole play and exploring ideas for how the play may be interpreted practically. Students will also explore how design elements such as set design, lighting, sound and costume could be used to enhance the production.
Q1= 4 marks
Q2= 6 marks
Q3= 9 marks
Q4 = 12 marks
Q5 = 14 marks
A style of drama that emerged in Great Britain in the 1990s.
Students will learn about the current and historical social issues, based on peoples own morals. Students will make their own choices and decide where to lead their own drama via different forms of research.
Collaboration.
Students will be expected to perform their final piece of work to an invited audience.
Marks awarded for the portfolio are out of 30.
Marks awarded for the evaluation are out of 15.
Making a judgement or assessment about something.
Examine and explain.
Confidence and social setting.