Drama

Welcome to the Drama Department

Drama is a creative outlet for many of our pupils who have an interest in other production areas including costume, make up, set, lighting and sound design.

Skills covered in Drama include communication, group working, sharing ideas, exploring stimuli and playing a range of characters. Drama concepts and presentation skills are taught through a variety of games, workshops, rehearsals and whole class presentations.

Drama in S1

In S1, pupils will study the following:

Mime
The Drama Process
Characterisation & Role Play
Drama Conventions

Drama in S2

In S2, pupils will study the following:

Gruesome Great Britain
World War 1
Bad Presentation
Urban Legends
Stage Combat

Drama in S3

In S3, pupils will study the following:

Drama Skills
Production Skills
Added Value Unit

Drama in the Senior Phase

From S4 - S6, pupils have the opportunity to access Drama courses at the following levels:

National 3, 4, 5
Higher
Advanced Higher

Tasks will focus on the following areas:

Drama Skills (Group devising)
Production Skills (Scripts and production roles)
Added Value Unit (Final Practical exam)

Extra-curricular Clubs

S1 Cinema Club – A chance to make new friends at secondary school and enjoy movies and musicals!
Senior Drama Repertory Club (Rep Club) – Pupils will work towards a showcase of monologues, duologues, and songs whilst workshopping skills that will be helpful in Drama School auditions!