Henlow Church of England Academy

Henlow Church of
England Academy

Drama

The importance of Drama within the curriculum is significant. 

Providing the opportunity to be imaginative and expressive offers a creative alternative to academic subjects, as well as allowing pupils to develop a sense of self. 

At Henlow Academy, our aim is to:

 Stimulate an interest in the creative arts

  • Enable pupils to gain important life skills such as: critical thinking; problem solving

  • Develop confidence and self-esteem

  • responsibility, and independence

  • Cultivate an environment of challenge where pupils learn resilience

  • Expose pupils to a range of performance styles, techniques, vocabulary and knowledge, related to the incredibly versatile Performing Arts industry

  • Offer opportunities that inspire and promote lifelong learning

  • Motivate pupils to achieve in school and beyond

Year 9

In Year 9, pupils have the option to study drama. In their drama lessons, pupils will focus on key aspects of the GCSE drama course, such as working with a set text, learning about different styles of theatre and developing performance skills. 
 

Schemes of work include study of naturalism and  non-naturalism as well as elements of devising work.

Studying texts allows opportunities for performance as well as developing an awareness of the work of stage, lighting and costume designers. Working on devising skills develops teamwork, imagination, creativity and the ability to respond to a stimulus. 

Key Stage 4 – GCSE Drama

At Henlow we offer the AQA course as our GCSE option. The qualification is split into three components:

 Component 1: Understanding drama

This component is a written exam in which students are assessed on their knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed (AO3), including in connection to a set play and on their ability to analyse and evaluate the live theatre work of others (AO4).
 
Component 2: Devising drama

This is a practical component in which students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas to communicate meaning for theatrical performance (AO1), apply theatrical skills to realise artistic intentions in live performance (AO2) and analyse and evaluate their own work (AO4).

Component 3: Texts in practice

This component is a practical component in which students are assessed on their ability to apply theatrical skills to realise artistic intentions in live performance (AO2).

Key Staff
 
Miss Maher
Drama Lead