The aim in year seven is to introduce pupils to the key vocal and physical tools that a performer has to communicate effectively with an audience, and promote effective team working skills. In addition to this we intend to introduce them to key aspects of story telling structure, character and genre within a dramatic context.
Brief overview of the intended learning over the year
June Topic/Big Question Theme(s)
Trinity 2 July
Michaelmas 1 Sept Oct Prometheus Creation and Team working
Nov
Michaelmas 2 Dec
Jan Pantomime Genre and story telling
Lent 1 Feb
Key Knowledge
Use of space- powerful places on the stage and between performers. Slow motion Lecoq’s states of tension Importance of empathy Importance of clear communication
Story mountain Characterisation Style and Genre of a pantomime Place of pantomime in British Theatre history
Key Skills
Space, Levels, Focus, body language, gesture, facial expression. Vocal energy and projection
Space, Levels, Focus, body language, gesture, facial expression. Vocal energy and projection. Freeze Frame Tension Vocal energy and projection.
Assessment
Short (instant fingerpoint ) performances. Continuous observation of the pupils. Stars and wishes – peer assessment of short performances
Short (instant fingerpoint ) performances. Continuous observation of the pupils. Final summative assessment of performed pantomimes Stars and wishes – peer assessment of short performances
Careers
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Personal and Spiritual Development
Creation and Team work, Democracy and the rule of law, tolerance of different faiths.
Any other key information (If relevant)
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Acting
Team worker Reflective learner Creative Thinker Self manager Creation Community Service Endurance
Mar
Lent 2 Apr
Trinity 1 May