Welcome to the Drama department

 

Drama provides students with a range of skills transferable to a variety of vocational and future pathways. We are living in the ‘Age of Presentation’ requiring workers who are adept communicators, innovative thinkers and excellent team players. The collaborative nature of Drama as an art form provides students with opportunities to develop their interpersonal skills as well as their voice, gestures and body language to convey meaning to an audience.

Year 7 and 8 have drama lessons once a week where they explore a range of techniques, scripts, stimuli and learn the skills of collaboration and negotiation. Pupils can then opt to continue studying Drama in Year 9 and ultimately choose to take Edexcel GCSE or A level Drama in option classes at Key Stage 4 and 5. We endeavour to challenge and support all learners through inspiring lessons that encourage creativity and team work. We also offer many enrichment opportunities to our students with regular events and trips.

 

A Level Drama - What Can IT OFFER YOU?

Creativity is arguably the most in-demand skill in the world today. By taking A Level Drama at Finham Park you will not only hone this crucial skill, making you highly employable, but you will also become an expert communicator, a creative problem-solver, a team player and a resilient, goal-orientated project manager able to perform under pressure. You will be taught in small, focused classes, receiving regular 121 feedback, in a department that receives amongst the highest results in the School and Coventry

You will collaborate with others to devise performances that scrutinise the world we live in. You will develop A-Level English equivalent written skills through academic, analytical writing. You’ll become an expert of oral communication as you present independent research to your peers and your creativity will grow until it becomes your greatest attribute in university interviews and the world of employment.

The wide range of transferable skills gained at A Level Drama opens the door to any profession that requires creativity and critical thinking. Our students often move on to Teaching, Law, Entertainment Industry, Medicine, Project Managing, Social Work, Journalism, Marketing, Team leadership and of course, Acting.

Why Choose A Level Drama at Finham?

• Outstanding Results - +90% A*- B every year for the past decade!
• Exceptional Teaching - from passionate, experienced staff
• University Approval- develop the communication, collaboration and creativity skills that Universities are looking for
• Highly Employable- develop sought after transferable skills that employers want to see
• Boost your English skills- supported by teachers with English Degrees
• Engaging Lessons- Blend of academic and practical lessons to keep you inspired
• Industry Experience- Work with professional theatre companies and perform on professional stages
• Leadership- Devise your own performances and develop project management skills
• Confidence- Become brave and resilient as you venture out of your comfort zone
• Creativity- Hands on experience of bringing your ideas to life as a director, actor or designer
• Enriching Experience- Theatre trips, School productions, exciting workshops 

Department Staff

Head of Department: Ms J Spokes (BA)
Teacher of Drama: Ms S Bartlett (BA)