Drama

Drama

“Imagination can take you anywhere”.

The Drama Department uses lessons to allow students to learn in and through Drama. We aim to create a safe space where students are free to explore a mixture of real life and imagined situations that can prepare them for life outside college. Drama will also encourage students to develop their self-confidence, ability to work as part of a group, communicate ideas effectively, manage their time appropriately and build resilience. 

Student will develop a knowledge of the technical aspects of theatre as well as performance. 

Drama lessons are planned to be fun, varied and engaging. 

Staff

Mrs V May-Jones

Head of Drama

Mrs L Entwistle

Head of Year 11 and Teacher of Drama

Ms J Richardson

Headteacher and Teacher of Drama

Mr P Stapleton

Teacher of Drama

Mr J Herbert

Actor in Residence 

Key Stage Three

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Year 7

The Haunted House


Dramatic Structure and Devising 

Backstage and Live Theatre

Bonnie and Clyde 

The Terrible Face of Humpty Dumpty

A Whirlwind History of Theatre

Year 8

Real Life Devising

Pantomime

Mime in performance

Masks in performance

Joy Riding - Extended Performance 

Exploring a Script - Bang Out of Order

Year 9 

Real Life Devising 

Pantomime

Mime in performance


Masks in performance

Runaway - Extended Performance

Exploring a Script - Game Over

Key Stage Four

Exam Board: OCR – GCSE Drama

The GCSE Drama course allows students to explore theatre practically. Students will take on the role of the actor, designer and director. The course will provide a solid grounding for those students who wish to go on to study a BTEC or an A-Level in Performing Arts at college.

There are three aspects to the course:

  • Students create their own original devised work
  • Students perform two extracts from a script chosen by the student
  • Students will answer written questions under examination condition about two different plays

During the course, students will:

  • Explore the work of Frantic Assembly
  • Explore the work of Stephen Berkoff 
  • Use aspects of Grotowski to develop devised work 
  • Understand the role of a director, designer and actor
  • Explore ways to learn lines
  • Develop rehearsal techniques 
  • Look at ways to record practical ideas
  • Explore the effects of sound effects, set design, stage lighting and costume in performance
  • Develop use of conventions
  • Understand social, historical and cultural context 
  • Recognise how voice and physicality choices can communicate meaning
  • Explore how atmosphere and meaning can be developed

Enrichment

Students are provided with the opportunity to watch live theatre whilst at Unity College, as well as take part in many enrichment experiences such as watching pre-recorded live theatre, building and designing sets, operating lights, designing costumes, learning the art of stage make-up, writing scripts and performing in a variety of different shows.