Students will respond to the short story ‘The Landlady’ by Roald Dahl. They will explore how to use text as a starting point for drama and develop their use of space whilst exploring how to create tension on stage through dramatic irony.
To create a piece of drama that communicates atmosphere effectively through use of space and dramatic irony.
A written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
The process of preparing a production and getting it ready for performance.
Still images can be made by individuals, small groups or even the whole group. A still image is like pressing the pause button on a remote control, taking a photo or making a statue.
Slow Motion can also be used to create dramatic tension by slowing the action when building up to an important event. It is a technique that requires complete concentration and immersion from every student to be effective.
A character is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story.
A stereotype is a mistaken idea or belief many people have about a thing or group that is based upon how they look on the outside, which may be untrue or only partly true. Stereotyping people is a type of prejudice.
A thought-track is when a character steps out of a scene to address the audience about how they're feeling. Sharing thoughts in this way provides deeper insight into the character for an audience. ... Sometimes the character might feel something different
Theatre in education is used to encourage effective learning in schools. It calls for careful consideration of the audience's age and requirements in order to engage them and get the message across.
Explorative strategies are techniques that you can use to gain a deeper understanding of characters, to explore scenes and to experiment with characterisation.
A mime technique in which actors use their bodies to create props or part of the set.
Consideration of peoples' circumstances and why people may make the choices that they do.
Students are encouraged to consider moral actions and how we should behave as a valuable member of society.
Students will develop their knowledge of theatre history and explore the key conventions of pantomime through the creation of a modern-day pantomime.
To create a plot, rehearse and perform a modern day Pantomime to an audience.
A written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
The process of preparing a production and getting it ready for performance.
Still images can be made by individuals, small groups or even the whole group. A still image is like pressing the pause button on a remote control, taking a photo or making a statue.
Slow Motion can also be used to create dramatic tension by slowing the action when building up to an important event. It is a technique that requires complete concentration and immersion from every student to be effective.
A character is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story.
A stereotype is a mistaken idea or belief many people have about a thing or group that is based upon how they look on the outside, which may be untrue or only partly true. Stereotyping people is a type of prejudice.
A thought-track is when a character steps out of a scene to address the audience about how they're feeling. Sharing thoughts in this way provides deeper insight into the character for an audience. ... Sometimes the character might feel something different
Theatre in education is used to encourage effective learning in schools. It calls for careful consideration of the audience's age and requirements in order to engage them and get the message across.
Explorative strategies are techniques that you can use to gain a deeper understanding of characters, to explore scenes and to experiment with characterisation.
A mime technique in which actors use their bodies to create props or part of the set.
An understanding of theatre history and it's influence on our society today.
Working collaboratively to engage with the topic and entertain an audience.
Students will use extracts of ‘Anne Frank’s Diary’ to develop a clear understanding of the events of The Holocaust. They will explore how to create realistic response on stage through the use of thoughts aloud, contrast and tableau.
Students will evaluate the effectiveness of a final performance by another group.
A mime technique in which actors use their bodies to create props or part of the set.
Body language is communication coming from movement or position, particularly facial expressions, gestures and the relative positions of a speaker and listener. Body language is also known as non-verbal communication
Theatrical technique of expressing an idea or mood or portraying a character entirely by gesture and bodily movement without the use of words.
Slow Motion can also be used to create dramatic tension by slowing the action when building up to an important event. It is a technique that requires complete concentration and immersion from every student to be effective.
A soundscape is a series of sounds created by students (not words, echoes, repetition, or speaking together) that create a setting or suggest a scene.
Vocal skills and techniques eg clarity of diction, inflection, accent, intonation and phrasing; pace, pause and timing; projection, pitch; emotional range; song and/or choral speaking.
It refers to theatre that attempts to create an illusion of reality through a range of dramatic and theatrical strategies.
Non-naturalism is a broad term for all performance styles that are not dependent on the life-like representation of everyday life
Frantic Assembly creates thrilling, energetic and unforgettable theatre. ... Vivid and dynamic, Frantic Assembly's unique physical style combines movement, design, music and text.
Develop an understanding of how people have suffered and our responsibility to ensure that this does not happen again.
To consider as a group the responsibility of society to protect the vulnerable.
Students will explore the real life story of Brenda Ann Spencer. They will explore the tragic events from 1979 through the use of cross-cutting, slow motion and contrast to recreate events and explore how they may have come to pass.
To perform to an audience using skills explored through the scheme of work and evaluate their impact.
A mime technique in which actors use their bodies to create props or part of the set.
Body language is communication coming from movement or position, particularly facial expressions, gestures and the relative positions of a speaker and listener. Body language is also known as non-verbal communication
Theatrical technique of expressing an idea or mood or portraying a character entirely by gesture and bodily movement without the use of words.
Slow Motion can also be used to create dramatic tension by slowing the action when building up to an important event. It is a technique that requires complete concentration and immersion from every student to be effective.
A soundscape is a series of sounds created by students (not words, echoes, repetition, or speaking together) that create a setting or suggest a scene.
Vocal skills and techniques eg clarity of diction, inflection, accent, intonation and phrasing; pace, pause and timing; projection, pitch; emotional range; song and/or choral speaking.
It refers to theatre that attempts to create an illusion of reality through a range of dramatic and theatrical strategies.
Non-naturalism is a broad term for all performance styles that are not dependent on the life-like representation of everyday life
Frantic Assembly creates thrilling, energetic and unforgettable theatre. ... Vivid and dynamic, Frantic Assembly's unique physical style combines movement, design, music and text.
To explore and develop understanding of the impact violent crime has on families and communities.
To work collaboratively with others to communicate a clear message.
Students will explore a full play text that looks at the dangers of speeding when driving. They will consider how to take a play to stage and reflect on how stylised theatre can communicate effectively with an audience.
Students use all the drama skills they have learnt this year to create a devised piece of Drama which incorporates script.
If you repeatedly turn your back to some of the audience when addressing another character then your performance is lost. It is said that you have 'upstaged yourself'. Movement is important because it gives a scene pace and energy.
The process of placing performers in a specific space.
A character is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story.
Devising is a group collaboration in response to a stimulus leading to the creation of an original performance. Devising in drama demands inventiveness, an understanding of the rules of structuring a piece of theatre and a readiness to collaborate
Explorative strategies are techniques that you can use to gain a deeper understanding of characters, to explore scenes and to experiment with characterisation.
Physical skills and techniques eg movement, body language, posture, gesture, gait, co-ordination, stillness, timing, control; facial expression; eye contact, listening, expression of mood; spatial awareness; interaction with other performers;
A form of theatre which emphasizes the use of physical movement, as in dance and mime, for expression
The process of preparing a production and getting it ready for performance.
There are many different types of staging, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities when creating a performance: proscenium arch,end-on, in the round, traverse, thrust, promenade.
In drama, stimuli refer to the drama texts, videos and photos, etc available to work with.
Vocal skills and techniques eg clarity of diction, inflection, accent, intonation and phrasing; pace, pause and timing; projection, pitch; emotional range; song and/or choral speaking.
Continuing on the work from the past year, students should be confident enough to create their own devised pieces based around the stimulus given to them. This is in keeping with the GCSE course requirements.
Students to present their scenes to an invited audience to gain experience of the pressure of performance
Students will explore a full play text that looks at the dangers of speeding when driving. They will consider how to take a play to stage and reflect on how stylised theatre can communicate effectively with an audience.
Students use all the drama skills they have learnt this year to create a devised piece of Drama which incorporates script.
If you repeatedly turn your back to some of the audience when addressing another character then your performance is lost. It is said that you have 'upstaged yourself'. Movement is important because it gives a scene pace and energy.
The process of placing performers in a specific space.
A character is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story.
Devising is a group collaboration in response to a stimulus leading to the creation of an original performance. Devising in drama demands inventiveness, an understanding of the rules of structuring a piece of theatre and a readiness to collaborate
Explorative strategies are techniques that you can use to gain a deeper understanding of characters, to explore scenes and to experiment with characterisation.
Physical skills and techniques eg movement, body language, posture, gesture, gait, co-ordination, stillness, timing, control; facial expression; eye contact, listening, expression of mood; spatial awareness; interaction with other performers;
A form of theatre which emphasizes the use of physical movement, as in dance and mime, for expression
The process of preparing a production and getting it ready for performance.
There are many different types of staging, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities when creating a performance: proscenium arch,end-on, in the round, traverse, thrust, promenade.
In drama, stimuli refer to the drama texts, videos and photos, etc available to work with.
Vocal skills and techniques eg clarity of diction, inflection, accent, intonation and phrasing; pace, pause and timing; projection, pitch; emotional range; song and/or choral speaking.
Continuing on the work from the past year, students should be confident enough to create their own devised pieces based around the stimulus given to them. This is in keeping with the GCSE course requirements.
Students to present their scenes to an invited audience to gain experience of the pressure of performance
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