Thames High School Thames High School

Drama (Y10)

10DRA
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr L. Devery.

Recommended Prior Learning

No prior learning is needed for Year 10 Drama. The only requirements are a readiness to engage in the class activities and support their classmates by maintaining a positive learning environment.


The Year 10 Drama course is built on practical experimentation with a wide range of activities. Students will work in Group Devised, Paired and whole class exercises. They will learn to manipulate voice, movement, physical character and space through mask, improvisation, game playing and simple script exercises. There are extension opportunities to begin working with Lighting and Set Design as well as extending their interest into public performances at events and festivals with the Thames High Troupe.


Learning Areas:

Visual & Performing Arts


Career Pathways

Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Model, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter


Disclaimer

Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.

Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.