Chelmsford County High School for Girls
A foundation grammar school and specialist college
Subjects
Drama
The power of drama is when the aesthetic is brought into play. The living through of the drama during the role-play and the reflection afterwards gives the students the opportunity to consider their own and others´ attitudes in a controlled environment. Drama can contribute to students becoming responsible members of the school. The subject enhances their cultural, moral, social and spiritual development and makes a significant contribution to students as confident and imaginative speakers, performers and listeners. Drama should be encouraged as a valuable device for teaching in many different subject areas and not just within the framework of a timetabled drama lesson.
GCSE
The GCSE course builds upon the diversity of skills introduced and developed during KS3. It enables students to develop their practical skills in drama and to enhance their appreciation and understanding of drama and a range of play texts.
Students are encouraged to develop visual perception and understanding including the creative, imaginative and practical skills for working in arts, craft and design.
Sixth Form
The AS/A2 course encourages students to develop their interest and enjoyment of Drama and Theatre, both through experience as audience members and through their development of Drama/Theatre skills within their own theatre practice.