Drama
The skills that pupils learn
in Drama are essential, not only in a classroom environment, but
also in life.The advantages of learning self-awareness, confidence
and how to presnt one's self in social and professional
situations should continue to benefit pupils for many years after
they have left school. It should be said that the study of Drama is
stimulating, rewarding and great, great fun!
Of course, Drama is about performance, but that doesn't mean
that all we ever do is act. It also means that we watch the
performances of others, both peers and professionals. This involves
evaluating performance in lessons, suggesting changes and analysing
skills such as posture, movement or gesture. It also includes
modifying and finding ways to develop pieces and enhance
performance.
An essential part of Drama at Scarisbrick Hall School involves live theatre trips; it is important to see professionals at work in order to evaluate our own techniques and to learn new skills.
While Drama is, indeed, a practical subject, the course is varied and includes the study of set texts. There is also written coursework which is based on the development of practical tasks.
The allocation of marks for G.C.S.E is as
follows:-
Performance 45%
On-going assessment of written and practical work 15%
Written examination 40%
In the four years since Drama has been available as a G.C.S.E.
option, results have risen. Results for 2009 are as follows:-
A* - B grade 100%