Drama at Parkhall Integrated College is an opportunity for students to develop confidence and communication skills, igniting passions and cultivating creativity.
The Drama department’s curriculum allows all students across key stages to achieve their potential; carefully considered sequences of lessons ensure students are given a platform to meet their potential.
The Drama Department is committed to develop students’ cultural capital by affording students with opportunities to experience the vast world of theatre and experiences that span beyond the classroom.
All students study Drama in years 8, 9 and 10. Students will devise their own creations, study published play scripts and understand theatre styles, practitioners and how they have developed throughout history.
At key stage 4 all students are offered CCEA GCSE Drama. This is a linear qualification. All assessment is completed at the end of the course.
The specification aims to encourage students to develop a personal interest in drama, to engage actively in the process of dramatic study, to work imaginatively and creatively in collaboration with their peers, to analyse their own work and the work of others, and to develop and demonstrate competence in their chosen pathway of acting or design.
The specification offers opportunities to build on the learning experiences from Key Stage 3 and to develop the Cross-Curricular Skills, Thinking Skills, and Personal Capabilities at Key Stage 4.
There are three components:
· Two internally assessed (60%)
· Component 1: Devised Performance Controlled assessment – a performance or a design presentation, and a student log.
· Component 2: Scripted Performance Controlled assessment – a performance or a design presentation.
· One externally assessed (40%).
· Component 3: Knowledge and Understanding of Drama External written examination based on one set text.
At GCSE, extra support is offered through revision classes and weekly after school rehearsals.
A Level Drama and Theatre is offered in key stage 5.
The specification inspires students to become independent theatre makers with the skills they need to go on to higher education, whether that is to study a course in drama and theatre or another subject. It has a practical focus as we want students to have an inspiring experience of A-level Drama and Theatre. This qualification emphasises practical creativity alongside research and theoretical understanding. Students learn through experience, seeing theatre and making theatre for themselves. Students are introduced to a wide range of theatrical styles and contexts as they explore plays practically, devise and work on performances.
Students choose to develop as a:
Whichever option they choose, students will gain many invaluable skills, both theatrical and transferable, to expand their horizons.
The Drama department offers:
• Weekly Drama Club for KS3 pupils
• School Production (Every 3 years)
• Termly Showcase Events
• Theatre Trips for all year groups
• Bi-annual West End Residential Trip (A Level)
We work regularly with The Lyric Theatre Belfast, as part of the Schools Affiliation Programme, to provide key stage 4 students with the opportunity to develop their skills.
We continue to develop and expand our list of visits and visitors annually based on new opportunities.
The Lyric Theatre is delighted to be partnering with over 20 schools from all across NI this year on our Lyric School’s Affiliation Scheme. The scheme aims to promote and develop drama study within affiliated schools through workshops, resource packs, careers advice and other exciting opportunities!
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Parkhall Integrated College Vision Statement
