Term

Topic/Key Concepts

Specific Knowledge

Specific Skills

Autumn

 Practitioner Practice

·         Explore the stylistic qualities of key theatre practitioners (Stanislavski and Brecht) of 20^th Century.

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed.

·         Analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others.

Key Concepts: Professionalism, Versatility, Empathy, Creating, Theatre & Culture, Theatre is Reflective and Experience & Practice.

Habits of Mind: Imagination, Discipline, Inquisitive, Persistent and Collaborative

·         Analysing theatre making processes.

·         Analysing examples of theatre text on the page and in performance.

·         Evaluate their own performance ability.

·         Know and recognise the work of key practitioners in performance repertoire.

·         Develop written technique, making precise observations of performance examples.

·         Developing a command of performance skill, building versatility and confidence.

·         Working collaboratively to create theatre influenced by theatre practitioners.

·         Research practitioners and their work, making effective use of library resources.

Spring

 Theatre and Puppetry

·         Explore the development and use of puppetry in theatre.

·         Analyse and evaluate performance repertoire.

·         Apply theatrical skills to realise artistic intentions in live performance.

Key Concepts: Professionalism, Creating, Empathy, Theatre & Culture, Theatre is Reflective and Experience & Practice

Habits of Mind: Imaginative, Inquisitive, Collaborative, Persistent and Disciplined.

·         Developing techniques for effective, thoughtful research.

·         Apply performance technique that is appropriate for the performance style.

·         Work collaboratively to produce performance extracts that are well rehearsed.

·         Evaluate own performance ability and set meaningful targets for progression.

Summer

 Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts

·         Investigate how professional performance or production work is created.

·         Demonstrate understanding of the skills, techniques and approaches used by professionals to create performance/production work.

·         Know the roles and responsibilities of those involved in producing theatre.

Key Concepts: Professionalism, Versatility, Empathy, Creating, Theatre & Culture, Theatre is Reflective and Experience & Practice

Habits of Mind: Imaginative, Inquisitive, Collaborative, Persistent and Disciplined.

Assessment: Component 1 Assignment, internally assessed (30% of qualification)

·         Effective and routine use of research to investigate the work of theatre practitioners.

·         Analyse the importance of different roles in theatre production.

·         Present research and practical findings with clarity.

·         Analyse the stylistic qualities of 3 specific pieces of professional performance repertoire

·         Record experiences and evidence of practical exploration.

Term

Topic/Key Concepts

Specific Knowledge

Specific Skills

Autumn

 Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques in Performing Arts

·         Study of a given play for thorough understanding of the cultural and social context.

·         Create and develop ideas to communicate meaning for theatrical performance.

·         Apply theatrical skills to realise artistic intentions in live performance.

Key Concepts: Professionalism, Versatility, Empathy, Creating, Theatre & Culture, Theatre is Reflective and Experience & Practice.

Habits of Mind: Imagination, Discipline, Inquisitive, Persistent and Collaborative

Assessment: Component 2 Assignment, internally assessed (30% of qualification)

·         Analyse the evidence of cultural and social context of play text.

·         Interpret role, appropriate to performance intentions.

·         Evaluate the process of rehearsal with audience and performance intention in mind.

·         Work collaboratively to effectively select conventions for performance.

·         Learn and perform lines with fluency and confidence.

·         Perform confidently for an audience of peers and assessing staff.

Spring and Summer

 Component 3: Responding to a Brief

·         Responding to performance brief to create an original drama piece.

·         Create and develop ideas to communicate meaning for theatrical performance.

·         Apply theatrical skills to realise artistic intentions in live performance.

Key Concepts: Professionalism, Creating, Empathy, Theatre & Culture, Theatre is Reflective and Experience & Practice

Habits of Mind: Imaginative, Inquisitive, Collaborative, Persistent and Disciplined.

Assessment: Component 3 Assignment, externally set and assessed (40% of qualification)

·         Imaginative response to a given stimulus.

·         Apply techniques for effective, thoughtful research.

·         Recording and analyse the process of developing drama.

·         Devise an original piece of theatre with a careful focus on an agreed intention.

·         Select and apply performance conventions appropriate for the intention of developing work.

·         Work successfully as one in a team; managing conflict productively and maturely to achieve a shared goal

·         Perform with a clear command of skill for an audience of peers and staff.