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Curriculum Information for Key Stage 3 students
Welcome to the Drama department
Aim:
To continue to provide a broad, accessible curriculum that meets the needs of ALL students enabling progress both short term and long term and to promote a love of drama as a discreet subject and foster a respectful acceptance of all students who wish to and strive to excel at the subject.
Overview:
A spiral curriculum which introduces key techniques and concepts in Year 7 and revisits these across KS3 in a variety of contexts including historical theatre, theatre-makers and practitioners, creating own work and working from established scripts.
What topics will I study in KS3 (years 7, 8 & 9):

Can I study this at KS4?
Yes – GCSE Drama J316 (Exam Board AQA)
Are there any enrichment opportunities in school?
Whole School Musical
Whole School Plays
Drama Club – Year 7
Drama Club – Year 7-9
What could I do/read at home to help myself or where could I visit to help my learning?
Research the topics above
See live theatre
Read plays
Write plays
Join a local Youth Theatre
Take Lamda Exams