Performing Arts / Drama

Introduction to Drama

Drama is part of the thriving Performing Arts community at Litherland High School.

Drama is taught at KS3 and KS4 in our Drama Studio. The Drama Department also offers high quality extra-curricular programme that allows students to extend their skills and learning beyond the classroom while indulging their passion for the subject!

Drama at KS3

At Litherland High School Drama is taught twice per fortnight in a fully equipped Drama studio and is a compulsory subject within the timetable for Year 7 and 8. The Drama curriculum explores a range of topics from historic events to current issues, incorporating a range of theatre styles, allowing students to work practically giving them an insight into GCSE Drama.  Students may continue to study GCSE Drama from Year 9 through to Year 11 as an option subject.   KS3 Drama students are assessed at the end of each topic in the form of a practical assessment which they will evaluate verbally and in written form.  Students work in groups every lesson making collaborative learning the heart of every lesson.

Drama at KS4

Courses offered: AQA GCSE Drama   AQA GCSE Drama 2016 Specification is taught at KS4.

Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts 

Non-exam internal assessment set by Pearson, marked by the centre and moderated by Pearson. The Pearson-set Assignment will be completed in approximately 12 hours of supervised assessment. 60 marks.

Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts 

Non-exam internal assessment set by Pearson, marked by the centre and moderated by Pearson. The Pearson-set Assignment will be completed in approximately 15 hours of supervised assessment. 60 marks

Component 3: Responding to a Brief 

Task set and marked by Pearson completed under supervised conditions. Learners will be given the set task in January, 12 weeks before the supervised assessment period, in order to carry out the development of creative ideas and rehearsal for the workshop performance. The set task will be completed in 3 hours within the period timetabled by Pearson. 60 marks