Students will explore how to communicate clear characters through use of space and proxemics. They will explore key theatre practitioner theories and apply these in a mock component 1 assessment project.
Mock practical performance of their devised drama piece and a mock performance log.
A photo, poem or picture used to develop ideas for devised performances
A distinctive way of pronouncing a language.
The non-verbal way in which a person communicates their physical and mental state through using facial expressions, gesture and posture.
A person portrayed by an actor in a play; an individual in a narrative or non-fiction text; a real or imaginary individual's personality or reputation.
A speech spoken by more than one person. Can be spoken in unison or with words and phrases repeated or echoed through the speech.
Theatre that is happening at the moment and that attempts to relate to the audience.
Creating and developing a performance together as a group.
The clarity of words when spoken or sung.
When a speaker or writer directly addresses another individual.
An aspect of body language, using the face to convey emotions or feelings.
A movement of the head, hand or other body part to express meaning.
Levels can be created through position of the body, set or staging. They show action in a different place/time and can reflect relationships.
Acting through body movement without the use of speech.
A mime technique in which actors use their bodies to create props or part of the set.
The distance between performers on stage that shows the relationship between characters.
The way a text is built and shaped. Chapters, plot, acts, scenes, stanzas, narrative, verse form, rhyme and rhythm are all aspects of structure.
How theatrical ideas are presented on stage.
To explore different themes to develop ideas and imagination
To work as a team and to listen and progress together
Students will learn about the process of devising and complete a component 1 mock exam. They will complete a performance to a live audience and discover how to complete questions 1-4 of a portfolio for component 1.
AO1, AO2 and AO4 are assessed. • Internally assessed and externally moderated.
A distinctive way of pronouncing a language.
The non-verbal way in which a person communicates their physical and mental state through using facial expressions, gesture and posture.
A person portrayed by an actor in a play; an individual in a narrative or non-fiction text; a real or imaginary individual's personality or reputation.
A speech spoken by more than one person. Can be spoken in unison or with words and phrases repeated or echoed through the speech.
Theatre that is happening at the moment and that attempts to relate to the audience.
Creating and developing a performance together as a group.
The clarity of words when spoken or sung.
When a speaker or writer directly addresses another individual.
An aspect of body language, using the face to convey emotions or feelings.
A movement of the head, hand or other body part to express meaning.
Levels can be created through position of the body, set or staging. They show action in a different place/time and can reflect relationships.
Acting through body movement without the use of speech.
A mime technique in which actors use their bodies to create props or part of the set.
The distance between performers on stage that shows the relationship between characters.
A photo, poem or picture used to develop ideas for devised performances
The way a text is built and shaped. Chapters, plot, acts, scenes, stanzas, narrative, verse form, rhyme and rhythm are all aspects of structure.
How theatrical ideas are presented on stage.
To work as a team and to ensure focus at all times
To support peers and to encourage progression
Students will prepare a group and either an individual performance or a performance with a partner from a given play text. These will be performed to a live audience.
Students will be introduced to the text A Monster Calls for study for C3: Theatre Makers in Practice.
Practical assessment (AO2)
A work collated to encourage learning and story
To focus on key skills in a scripted performance and live theatre
To develop a appreciation of the arts and to transfer that to the classroom and learning
Students will explore the streamed production of A Monster Calls and consider how to answer C3 section B exam questions. Towards the end of this term, students will begin exploring stimulus material for the development of their final GCSE component 1: Devising examination piece.
Practise questions from past papers to engage students in expectations for the written exam.
To interpret and explain a text
To focus on key skills in a scripted performance and live theatre
To develop a appreciation of the arts and to transfer that to the classroom and learning
Component 1: Devising preparation and performance of component 1 piece. The students will work in groups to prepare a performance piece for assessment. This is worth 15/60 marks.
They will need to keep comprehensive notes to use in the completion of a 2000 word piece of course work that will be completed in the final ter of year 10. This portfolio is worth 45/60 marks.
Mock written exam comprising of set texts questions and questions on a live theatre production.
Someone who practices theatre in many creative ways
To focus on key skills in a scripted performance and live theatre
To develop a appreciation of the arts and to transfer that to the classroom and learning
Students will complete their portfolio for final assessment. Upon completion, they will have completed 40% of the GCSE course.
Mock exam: Component 3: Live Theatre Response: section B - 2 questions totalling 15 marks to be completed under timed conditions.
AO3 & AO4 is assessed.
Making a judgement of something, in this instance a judgement of a live theatre performance.
To learn lines and to gain responsibility of their exam performance
To perform a strong piece of Drama to an examiner, this will develop the strength of the arts in the school