Key Stage 4
Year 10
Autumn Term 1: Introduction to Blood Brothers
An introduction to the set text. This exploration will be a mixture of practical and theory lessons.We will look at context, narratives, themes, characterisation and atmosphere. We will also revise the social, cultural and historical elements of the text. We will cover how to structure a written exam response and also the practical skills needed for the course.
Autumn Term 2: Component 2 Devising Theatre (40% of the GCSE)
We start the term with an introduction to a range of theatre practitioners exploring various styles of theatre and devising stimulus. You will then work in a group to devise and perform an original piece of drama. You will produce a written log that outlines your response to the stimulus, development and collaboration.
Spring term 2: Component 2 Devising Theatre (40% of the GCSE)
You will continue to work in your group to devise your original piece of drama, the emphasis term will be responding to teacher and peer feedback as this is imperative for the written log book.
Summer term 1: Component 3 ‘Texts in Practice’ (20% of GCSE)
We will start the term with an introduction to further practitioners. We will then explore a range of play texts that cover a range of genres, themes and issues. This initial exploration will allow you to work in a variety of groups and allow you to select a text for your practical exam.
Summer term 2: Component 3 ‘Texts in Practice’ (20% of GCSE)
You will begin to prepare for the practical examination that you will complete in Year 11. Rehearsals will be both teacher and pupil led. You will apply a range of techniques in your exploration developing the piece each session.
Year 11
Autumn Term 1: Component 2 Devising Theatre (40% of the GCSE)
We will start the year revisiting your group devise performance. The emphasis this term will be responding to teacher and peer feedback; this is imperative for the written log book.
Autumn Term 2: Component 3 ‘Texts in Practice’ (20% of GCSE)
We will start the term with an introduction to some more theatre and practitioners. We will then explore a range of play texts that cover a range of genres, themes and issues. This initial exploration will allow you to work in a variety of groups and allow you to select a text for your practical exam.
Spring term 1: Component 3 ‘Texts in Practice’ (20% of GCSE)
You will continue to work towards the practical examination. Rehearsals this half term will be both teacher and pupil led. You will apply a range of techniques in your exploration developing the piece each session.
Spring term 2: Component 1 ‘Understanding Drama’ (40% of GCSE)
We will continue to prepare for the written examination. This will be through a mixture of practical and theory lessons.
For the set text (Blood Brothers) we will continue to look at context, narratives, themes, characterization and atmosphere. We will also revise the social, cultural and historical elements of the text.
The evaluation of live theatre will include the revision of both performance and design elements present in the work we are exploring.
Summer term 2: Component 1 ‘Understanding Drama’ (40% of GCSE)
We will continue to prepare for the written examination. This will be through a mixture of practical and theory lessons.
For the set text (Blood Brothers) we will continue to look at context, narratives, themes, characterization and atmosphere. We will also revise the social, cultural and historical elements of the text.
The evaluation of live theatre will include the revision of both performance and design elements present in the work we are exploring.
