Level 3 Drama
13DRA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr D. Bowyer-Warner.
Recommended Prior LearningHave a genuine interest in expanding knowledge in drama and performance.
Be able to work collaboratively with various people.
Be willing to push yourself out of your comfort zone.
Be open to learning new things.
Completion of Level 2 Drama is recommended
You will learn to:
Perform a villain character from the Batman DC Comics Rogues Gallery.
Perform a masked character from the Italian performance style known as Commedia Dell'arte.
Use the drama techniques of voice, body movement and space to perform a character in a whole class production ‘The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
*N.B. Drama is largely a group based subject. Your group’s success is dependent on your attendance and commitment to the class.
Course Overview
Term 1
You will select and research one of the characters from the Batman DC Comics Rogues Gallery. You will firstly put together a presentation on the origins of the character and then using examples of your chosen character from different media, you will write a monologue for the character. For assessment, you will perform your character monologue in full make-up and costume.
Term 2
You will learn about the Italian mask performance style known as Commedia dell'arte. For assessment, working in small groups you will perform a Commedia dell’arte scene.
Term 3
You will take part in a whole class production called ‘The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The production will be performed to an audience. You will be assessed on how you make use of the drama techniques voice, body, movement and space to act your character.
Term 4
For the drama written external exam. You will be asked to write about how drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies are used within a live performance. You will write about a performance you have been to see this year or a performance you have taken part in this year, or both.