I regard theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being
Oscar Wilde

At Atlantic Academy, our aim is to stimulate students’ imagination and creativity, to develop their knowledge and understanding of Drama techniques and skills and to provide a safe environment to explore sensitive issues, difficult emotions and gain an understanding of human behaviour and situations.  Our intent is to develop students to:

 

  • To provide a rigorous and varied curriculum that teaches skills and knowledge of theatre 
  • Develop an enthusiasm and appreciation for Drama and encourage their capacity to enjoy performances within society
  • To provide numerous opportunities to create, develop and evaluate
  • Stimulate the imagination and creativity of all students through devising and performing
  • Evaluate performances and develop critical analysis skills
  • Give students opportunities to explore, discuss and deal with difficult issues and to express their emotions in a supportive environment
  • Promote communication skills, teamwork, negotiation and leadership skills
  • Develop a greater understanding of human behaviour and empathy
  • Provide opportunities to develop public speaking
  • Be able to articulate and communicate ideas, opinions, and feelings about their own work and that of others

 

Impact

The drama curriculum will challenge and support students to achieve strong outcomes at Key Stage 4, whilst building a love for theatre and its power of transformation.  Drama is intrinsic in building the confidence and character of students in ways that manifest itself not only in the drama classroom but in life itself. 

Overview

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3
Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Y7 Skills Unit The Titanic Evacuees/ Marc Chagall
Y8 Characterisation Lost Macbeth
Y9 Stimulus T.I.E  Script: Blue Remembered Hills
Y10 Practitioners: Stanislavski & Artaud Btec Performing Arts

Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts

Btec Performing Arts

Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts

Btec Performing Arts

Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts 

Btec Performing Arts

Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts 

Mock component 3: Responding to a brief
Y11 Preparing for component 3 Component 3: Responding to a brief Component 3: Responding to a brief Component 3: Responding to a brief

 

Where next

Admissions and Appeals

Admission Information The admission arrangements for the Academy, subject to any changes approved by the Secretary of State, for subsequent years are: In the primary…

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