This year on Monday afternoons TY pupils have a double class in what we call the compulsory modules. These are courses that everyone in the form participates in and which rotate through the year. The modules are Drama, Careers, Astronomy and P.E. Below is the first in a series introducing what's going on in each at the time of writing, starting, in no particular order, with Drama.
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| A family of octopi (?) pose for their portrait |
A large part of successful drama lessons is about creating a space to encourage playfulness. So obviously this is mostly welcome from the pupils' perspectives. With the first group of year there is always the small matter of getting to know one another as there are always new characters in the form. 'Zip!Zap!Boing!' is a classic drama warm-up game used by professional directors and troupes the world over - we always start sessions with this. Playfulness takes centre stage with activities like 'Grandma's Steps' or 'The Bear of Poitiers'. These and a long list of other games seek to bond the group of performers, develop some physical awareness and fine tune verbal agility in a variety of situations.
'Family Portraits' asks the groups to pose as a family having its photograph taken...a family of toddlers, accountants, Elvis Presleys, Olympic weight lifters, the list goes on.
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Muscular, mostly...
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As the group progresses it is hoped to develop greater confidence in role-playing, improv., and characterisation. A goal for each group is to have a workshopped sketch developed by the final week of the module. A lot done, more to so...
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| Another reliable activity - 'Changing Mirror' |
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| Tara takes Gerardo's order in 'Role Reversal' |
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| Oriol is put through his paces in the Coach/Athlete role reversal |
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