Drama

Drama at Chiltern Hills Academy encourages students to develop confidence, creativity and communication skills through performance, collaboration and the exploration of theatre. Students learn to create, perform and evaluate drama while developing an understanding of how theatre reflects society, culture and human experience.

Through practical performance, script work and the study of theatrical styles and practitioners, students build the skills to express ideas, work effectively with others and engage with a wide range of stories, themes and perspectives.

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• Make strong progress within an inclusive learning environment that supports all learners
• Develop confidence in speaking, performing and presenting ideas to different audiences
• Create, devise and perform original drama inspired by a range of themes, texts and stimuli
• Explore scripts, characters and theatrical styles from different periods and cultures
• Develop acting, improvisation and ensemble performance skills
• Use voice, movement and physical theatre techniques to communicate meaning effectively
• Work collaboratively to rehearse, refine and perform dramatic work
• Analyse and evaluate their own performances, the work of others and professional theatre productions
• Develop an understanding of theatre practitioners, genres and the social, cultural and historical context of performance
• Use specialist drama and theatre vocabulary accurately and confidently
• Build resilience, creativity, leadership and problem-solving skills through collaborative projects
• Gain insight into careers and opportunities within theatre, performance and the wider creative industries
• Take part in productions, workshops, theatre visits and enrichment opportunities that enhance learning