Drama
Drama is all about developing individual, confidence, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills. At Moulton School we achieve this through practical, engaging and creative lessons, supported by extra curricula opportunities.
In Drama pupils will:
The Drama department offers a well-equipped Drama Studio, a Drama Practise Room and the Lecture Hall. These spaces allow for pupils to work practically, and enhance their performance work with sound, lights, costumes and props. Drama is taught by 3 experiences subject specialists.
In years 7 and 8 students receive 2 lessons per fortnight.
The topics students learn about in year 7 focus primarily upon building drama, using conventions, and understanding where Drama originated from:
The topics students learn about in year 8 focus primarily upon the purpose of theatre, and theatrical styles:
Parental advice - Students are encouraged to complement their learning and experience of theatre, by getting involved in extra curricula trips and activities, such as the school production, Year 7 and 8 Drama Club, and the Pantomime Trip. Success is celebrated with monthly ‘Drama Star of the Month Awards.’
In years 9 and 10 students receive 5 lessons per fortnight, targeted towards preparing students for the OCR GCSE qualification.
The topics students learn about in year 9 are:
The topics students learn about in year 10 and 11 are:
Parental advice - Students are encouraged to complement their learning and experience of theatre, by getting involved in extra curricula trips and activities, such as the school production. Students can find exemplar materials and further guidance on the google classroom. Success is celebrated with monthly ‘Drama Star of the Month Awards.’