Key Stage 3 - Drama Online
At Queen’s School, our Key Stage 3 Drama Online curriculum is designed to develop students’ confidence, creativity, and communication skills through engaging and interactive virtual lessons. This programme introduces students to the fundamentals of performance, script work, improvisation, and stagecraft, fostering a deep appreciation for theatre as an art form.
Delivered through our virtual classroom, students will explore a variety of dramatic techniques, study influential playwrights, and develop their own performances. The course encourages self-expression, collaboration, and critical analysis, equipping students with transferable skills useful in both academic and real-world settings.
Assessment in Key Stage 3 Drama Online is continuous and practical, ensuring students can apply their learning in real-time. Evaluation methods include:
- Recorded performances of monologues, duologues, and ensemble scenes.
- Improvisation and creative storytelling tasks.
- Script analysis and written reflections on dramatic techniques and themes.
- Peer and teacher feedback sessions to develop performance and interpretation skills.
Assessments focus on students’ ability to express emotion, project their voice, use movement effectively, and engage an audience.
Homework is set weekly and tailored to enhance performance skills and theoretical understanding. Tasks may include:
- Memorising and rehearsing lines for upcoming performances.
- Researching theatrical styles and influential dramatists.
- Writing reflections on dramatic techniques and character development.
- Watching recorded theatre performances and analysing production elements.
These assignments encourage independent exploration and creativity in drama.
Parents have 24/7 access to student progress reports, which include teacher feedback on performances, engagement levels, and coursework submissions. Regular progress updates and virtual parent-teacher consultations ensure students receive personalised guidance to develop their skills.
While lessons provide essential resources, students are encouraged to explore additional reading to enhance their learning. Recommended materials include:
- Plays by William Shakespeare, Arthur Miller, and contemporary playwrights.
- BBC Bitesize KS3 Drama (online).
- Practical guides on acting techniques and performance skills.
- National Theatre & RSC online performances and analysis.
Key Details
Course Outline
The Key Stage 3 Drama Online course is structured to help students:
- Develop performance skills, including voice projection, movement, and characterisation.
- Explore different dramatic styles and theatrical traditions.
- Understand the fundamentals of script analysis and playwriting.
- Work collaboratively on virtual group performances.
- Build confidence, creativity, and expressive communication skills.
Key Topics Taught
- Improvisation & Devising Theatre: Creating original performances through creative exercises.
- Scripted Drama: Analysing and performing extracts from plays.
- Character Development: Exploring voice, movement, and emotional depth in acting.
- Theatrical Styles: Introduction to realism, physical theatre, comedy, and tragedy.
- Technical Theatre & Staging: Understanding lighting, sound, set, and costume design in a digital context.
- Drama & Society: Exploring how theatre reflects and influences culture and social issues.
