Year 13 Outline Scheme of Work – Drama and Theatre Studies 2016-17

Term / Topic / Useful Weblinks
1 / Further Prescribed Plays including Pre-Twentieth Century
·  SHS: study of Prescribed Play, Timberlake Wertenbaker’s ‘Our Country’s Good’
·  Marling: study of Pre-Twentieth Century Prescriber Play, Oscar Wilde’s ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’
·  Trips to the theatre will be organised throughout the year, depending on upcoming programmes and what theatrical style the group decide their Presentation of Devised Drama will be performed in / ·  http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/specifications/alevel/AQA-2240-W-SP-14.PDF
2 / Further Prescribed Plays including Pre-Twentieth Century
·  SHS: study of Prescribed Play, Timberlake Wertenbaker’s ‘Our Country’s Good’
·  Marling: study of Pre-Twentieth Century Prescriber Play, Oscar Wilde’s ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’
·  Trips to the theatre will be organised throughout the year, depending on upcoming programmes and what theatrical style the group decide their Presentation of Devised Drama will be performed in
3 / Rehearsals of Devised Drama and Supporting Notes
·  BOTH: in groups, students rehearse for a performance of devised drama in their chosen theatrical style and undertake written work, in the form of Supporting Notes, to evidence their rehearsals
·  This term includes a visit from Splendid Theatre Productions, bringing in their annual touring play, where students having the opportunity to participate in workshops with the cast following the performance. Y13s will participate in a separate workshop to the rest of KS4/5 focusing specifically on devising.
4 / Presentation of Devised Drama
·  BOTH: students perform their piece as an evening performance to an audience of parents and friends, alongside their teachers and the moderator from the exam board
·  SHS: Prescribed Play, Timberlake Wertenbaker’s ‘Our Country’s Good’ revision
·  Marling: Pre-Twentieth Century Prescriber Play, Oscar Wilde’s ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ revision
5 / Further Prescribed Plays including Pre-Twentieth Century
·  SHS: Prescribed Play, Timberlake Wertenbaker’s ‘Our Country’s Good’ revision
·  Marling: Pre-Twentieth Century Prescriber Play, Oscar Wilde’s ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ revision
6 / N/A
Looking for a Challenge? Try these …
·  Join a local theatre group to develop your practical skills outside the classroom
·  Go and see a range of live theatre productions to broaden your experiences
·  Try exploring the theories of Stanislavski, Brecht, Artaud or Boal to further your theoretical knowledge
·  Try auditioning for the National Youth Theatre and Drama School
·  Try participating in the school show to further stretch your abilities
·  Support your House in the House Drama competition
·  Volunteer to run a KS3 Drama Club or be Student Director of the school show