Year 8
Introduction to Drama
Overview
Students will study what it means to build an effective character through devised work, as well as being introduced to the fundamental skills that underpin a performance.
Building On
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Pantomime
Overview
This topic uncovers the influence Pantomime still has, where students will learn about key features of this style, including stock characters.
Building On
Students develop knowledge and comprehension of key techniques: Still Image, Hot Seating and Thought Track.
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
All Year 7 students will be attending a Theatre production to see Pantomime in action!
Pantomime
Overview
This topic uncovers the influence Pantomime still has, where students will learn about key features of this style, including stock characters.
Building On
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Story Telling
Overview
Our story telling unit will allow students to study a number of texts, where they can explore great tales and adventures!
Building On
This unit follows on from learning about Pantomime's stylistic qualities.
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Story Telling
Overview
Our story telling unit will allow students to study a number of texts, where they can explore great tales and adventures!
Building On
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Ancient Greece
Overview
The Grecians had a big impact on Theatre, which is still used today. Learners will feel like they have been jumped into the past when exploring this style. Students will work as part of an ensemble and collaborate to create choral work.
Building On
This year concludes with a more complex topic, which allows students to use all the skills, techniques and characterisation throughout the year to good use.
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Practitioners (Stanislavski)
Overview
Students will explore the style, Naturalism, as well as understanding key practitioners and texts, such as Stanislavski.
Building On
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Practitioners (Brecht)
Overview
Students will explore the style, Naturalism, as well as understanding key practitioners and texts, such as Stanislavski.
Building On
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Social Issues
Overview
This unit touches on social issues, such as homelessness. This is how we develop compassion and understanding for the issues within our community and how to help.
Building On
This builds on knowledge from understanding different styles and practitioners.
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Social Issues
Overview
This unit touches on social issues, such as homelessness. This is how we develop compassion and understanding for the issues within our community and how to help.
Building On
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Overview
Charlie and the Chocolate factory allows learners to explore exaggerated characters and movements, as well as understanding the creative intentions of a performance.
Building On
This builds on knowledge of social issues and explores different themes in more detail.
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Overview
Charlie and the Chocolate factory allows learners to explore exaggerated characters and movements, as well as understanding the creative intentions of a performance.
Building On
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Commedia Dell'Arte
Overview
Commedia Dell'Arte throws students back to the 16th Century, where they explore exaggerated movement, slow motion and mime.
Building On
This builds on the performance skills and techniques from Year 7 and 8, as well as understanding a diverse range of styles.
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Berkoff
Overview
Through a curious lense, students will explore the practitioner, Berkoff. This non-naturalistic style shares key features from Commedia Dell'Arte and allows learners to focus on physicality.
Building On
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Theatre in Education
Overview
Theatre in Education has the intention to ensure students are self aware, as well as empathetic learners that are ready to be Citizens of the world. Students will be devising their own pieces which will explore the themes of justice and morality.
Building On
This builds on students' understanding of exaggeration, exploring themes and creative intentions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Theatre in Education
Overview
Theatre in Education has the intention to ensure students are self aware, as well as empathetic learners that are ready to be Citizens of the world. Students will be devising their own pieces which will explore the themes of justice and morality.
Building On
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Theatre Roles
Overview
Design elements make up theatrical performances. Learners will study, design and experiment with these to further understand them.
Building On
This builds on practical knowledge and allows theoretical knowledge of the design elements to be explored further in KS4.
New Knowledge
Skills
Cultural Capital
Theatre Roles
Overview
Design elements make up theatrical performances. Learners will study, design and experiment with these to further understand them.
