Curriculum Allocation

Performing Arts is taught for one 100-minute lesson per fortnight.

Curriculum Period 1: Technical theatre and the study of a play

Curriculum content:

In this first curriculum period, students will begin by exploring the roots of modern theatre. We will look at the history of Greek theatre alongside an exploration the chorus.

Our development of skills and knowledge will then move on to puppet work where we look at the National Theatre, their work with puppets and have a go at making our own and using them in some devised work.

In the final part of this curriculum period, we will read and study the play 'Alice in Wonderland'. Our approach to this will be from a technical perspective and we will explore, in particular, set design. This section will also allow students to further develop their writing about acting skills with a focus on the use of the stage in performance.

Assessment

Students will have a written assessment based around their work on 'Alice in Wonderland'.

Curriculum Period 2: Script Work - 'Alice in Wonderland'

Curriculum content:

In this curriculum period we are going to look at further developing our knowledge of the theatre world. Students will study and explore the work of Brecht, the theatre company Paperbirds and further their skills in physical theatre.

In the second part of this period, students will explore Theatre-in-Education and use this new knowledge to devise their own work.

Assessment

Students will have a practical exam where they will perform their own TIE pieces. They will be marked on the quality of their pieces and their acting skills.

Curriculum Period 3: Devising and Theatre Review

Curriculum content:

Students will  watch, analyse, review and write about a digitally streamed live production. This will develop their ability to critique the work of other performers, improve their knowledge of the theatre world and help to inform their own practical work.

Alongside this, students will explore a range of careers, roles and responsibilities within the theatre world.

Subject advice and guidance

If you need any further guidance, then please contact Mrs Black via email:

leanne.black@endon.set.org