1. Long term plan for the year Year 12 Drama Term 1Term 2Term 3Term 4Term 5Term 6 Theme Unit One – Exploration of Drama and Theatre (20%) Unit Two- Theatre Text in Performance (30% ) Unit Two- Theatre Text in Performance (30% ) Unit Two- Theatre Text in Performance (30% ) Unit Three- Exploration of Dramatic Performance Learning foci Practical Exploration of two contrasting play texts: Oedipus Rex by Sophocles and Metamorphosi s by Berkoff Interpretation Use Of Language Vocal Awareness Non Verbal Communicatio n Characterisatio n Visual, Aural, Spatial Elements Social, Cultural, Historical and Political Context Study of Practitioners: Kneehigh and Berkoff Experience of Live Theatre Performance Controlled Conditions writing Practical Exploration of two contrasting play texts: Oedipus Rex by Sophocles and Metamorphosi s by Berkoff Interpretation Use Of Language Vocal Awareness Non Verbal Communicatio n Characterisatio n Visual, Aural, Spatial Elements Social, Cultural, Historical and Political Context Study of Practitioners: Kneehigh and Berkoff Experience of Live Theatre Performance Controlled Conditions writing Section A – Preparation for Performance of Monologue/ Duologue Genres introduced Approaches to text Rehearsal techniques Written Performance Concept- research context Section B – Preparation for Performance of group piece. Chosen and directed by teacher Rehearsal schedules Work blocked Voice/ Movement and gesture/ Characterisatio n/ Communicatio n Section A – Preparation for Performance of Monologue/ Duologue Genres introduced Approaches to text Rehearsal techniques Written Performance Concept- research context Section B – Preparation for Performance of group piece. Chosen and directed by teacher Rehearsal schedules Work blocked Voice/ Movement and gesture/ Characterisatio n/ Communicatio n Section A – Preparation for Performance of Monologue/ Duologue Genres introduced Approaches to text Rehearsal techniques Written Performance Concept- research context Section B – Preparation for Performance of group piece. Chosen and directed by teacher Rehearsal schedules Work blocked Voice/ Movement and gesture/ Characterisation / Communication Preparations for Devised Performance s in November of Year 13 Introduction and response to stimulus Personal research Form Structure Influence of recommende d practitioners Theatre Visit to inform process Shaping and structuring of rehearsals Exploration of context Intended outcomes and impact on audience Introduction of Supporting Written Evidence Document (SWED) Assessment 3000 word Exploration Notes on understanding of themes and issues and how they are developed through practical activities 8 practical assessments on a range of skills within each text. Individual/Pair ed and small group 1000 word Theatre Evaluation All Internally assessed and externally moderated 3000 word Exploration Notes on understanding of themes and issues and how they are developed through practical activities 8 practical assessments 1000 word Theatre Evaluation All Internally assessed and externally moderated Internal continuous assessment to examination board criteria Feedback and refining ongoing Internal continuous assessment to examination board criteria Feedback and refining ongoing Externally examined Performances Early May Drafting of SWED- focus on marking criteria for Research and Exploration and Evaluation Practical exploration continuously assessed for Developmen t and Structure Resources Copies of Texts Greek Theatre research The Writing of Steven Berkoff Kneehigh Theatre Company resources and Website Live theatre Performance and Reviews Copies of Texts Greek Theatre research The Writing of Steven Berkoff Kneehigh Theatre Company resources and Website Live theatre Performance and Reviews Sec A Monologues and research materials Sec B Group script Sec A Monologues and research materials Sec B Group script Sec A Monologues and research materials Sec B Group script Unit Three workbook Exploration of Drama Genie Documentar y DV8 Enter Achilles Available on Media Drive(Q) on school network