Drama & Theatre
Vision/Ethos of the Department
Drama lessons across each key stage at Settle College are practical and engaging. The intention is to spark students’ creativity and to ignite a passion for Drama and theatre by building confidence and developing imagination at each stage. Students are exposed to a range of different scripts, theatre styles and stimuli to develop skills within the key areas of Creating, Performing and Responding.
Drama students focus on building their practical skills in devised and scripted performance and learn how to evaluate their own work as well as the work of others. The aim is for our students to be able to confidently express themselves in performance through the development of a range of physical and vocal skills. The Drama curriculum at Settle College provides students with the opportunity to revisit and develop skills across different topic areas.
Through the curriculum we encourage students to consider links to their next steps. The Drama curriculum is not only designed to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in a career in the Performing Arts Industry but also teaches transferable life skills. As well as performance skills, the Drama curriculum promotes transferable skills including teamwork, communication, concentration, cooperation and imagination. Students will develop their literacy skills through reading and writing scripts, writing reviews, undertaking research tasks and through home learning. Drama will also enable students to develop their physical, cognitive, linguistic and social & emotional oracy skills to become confident speakers in a range of contexts. Drama provides students will the regular opportunity to be involved in trips, workshops and productions, enriching students culture experiences.
Curriculum Intent
Drama Department Curriculum Intent September 2023