KEY STAGE 3

As from September 2004 Drama will be taught as a discrete subject in Year7.
Drama will continue to be taught as part of the English syllabus in years 8 and 9, where it is included as a separate element. There is a range of role-playing and improvisation work included to help students understand a character's point of view and the situations they may find themselves in.

In Year 9, when students need to look more closely at those subjects they may wish to choose as an option. The work is not directly linked to the English syllabus but is chosen to give students a better understanding of the various requirements of working in Drama including some appreciation of Theatre. At this stage students are encouraged to work with others in a co-operative way to achieve the high degree of concentration necessary to produce short presentations.

KEY STAGE 4 (YEARS 10 - 11) DRAMA AS AN OPTION

At present, pupils studying Drama follow the syllabus laid down by AQA. This is a course with two practical assessments and a 2 hour written examination. Practical assessment is carried out by the teacher in charge of Drama with moderation by the external examining body.