Webster's High School

Acting – developing characters through voice and movement skills. Production skills - understanding and applying technical elements such as lighting, sound, costume, set design, props, and make-up/hair to create atmosphere. Devising - creating, selecting, and structuring ideas in response to stimuli. Rehearsing - using techniques like hot-seating and thought-tracking, combined with conventions like flashbacks, tableaux, monologues, to explore characters and scenes. Evaluating - reflecting on and analysing your own work and the work of others. Typically in S1 – S3, pupils will work with others, collaborating as a group to create, rehearse and present drama. They develop problem-solving and analytical skills, improve their communication skills and develop their creativity. While pupils will learn new terminology and have written work to complete, the courses are overwhelmingly practical.
S1	S2	S3
Mime unit	Advanced characterisation work.	Drama skills - working in a variety of challenging contexts.
An introduction to characterisation, using your voice and movement.	Working with scripts as an actor and in a production role, e.g. lighting, sound, props, costume.	Production skills – an in-depth look at the technical areas.
Drama skills: creating characters and scenes using stimuli such as the Silent Movie genre.	Exploring camera work, cinematic influences and script writing skills.	As either an actor or in a production role, working towards the S3 Expressive Arts Evening.

Term	S1	S2	S3
August – October	Practical assessment is a group presentation.	Practical assessment is a whole – class presentation.	Practical assessment is a group presentation and / or a whole-class presentation.
October - Christmas	Practical assessment is a group presentation and / or a whole-class presentation.	Practical assessment is a whole-class presentation.	Practical assessment is a group presentation and / or a whole-class presentation.
January – April		Practical assessment is a small group presentation or individual assessment.	Practical assessment is a group presentation and / or a whole-class presentation.