KHS Performing Arts

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Drama Key Stage 3

Below is an overview for the Key Stage 3 Drama Curriculum. The curriculum is currently under review - and has already seen the development of a cross-curricular project with RE, History,Geography and Citizenship as part of Kings High School's 5 Star Wednesday.

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 Year Group

 Half Term One

 Half Term Two

 Half Term Three

 Half Term Four

 Half Term Five

 Half Term Six

 Year 7

 The Quest &

Romans Podcast

 Story to Script

 Story to Script

 Theatre from Different Cultures

 Trust

 Year 8

 Drama Techniques

 Threads of Life

 Mime

 Conflict

 The Witches

 Trestle Masks

 Year 9

 Dramatic Tension

 Melodrama

 The Cosmos

 Adverts and TV

 Extended Drama

Projects

Year 7 - 5 Star Wednesday - The Quest

Below is 7RLD developing their use of drama techniques in The Quest! The Quest involves a group of explorers heading to the North Pole in search of a Polar Bear - The explorers experience difficulties and decisions on their travels that are explored through the use of drama techniques. This film is a work in progress and also experiments with our green screen! Look out for Role-play, Alter-Ego and Flashback!

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7RLD                                                                                                      7FM

 

 7JWH

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Year 7 5 Star Wednesday - Drama & History

Here is a clip just uploaded of 7JWh completing their Romans Still Images and Verbal Machines! Have a watch and look our for their use of gestures, levels, facial expression and for their tone of voice!

 

Year 8

The Year 8 Threads of Life projects are underway - with students working of Documentary Theatre.

Year 9

Students are currently working on The Comos Project looking at ideas and exercise based on theatre throughout the world! First stop Brazil and Augusto Boal!