Why drama?
Drama is a vital part of our daily lives; it helps us to understand ourselves and other people. It provides greater self-confidence, understanding and presentational skills. There are many opportunities to study and perform drama at The Edinburgh Academy, whether it be in the classroom, studio theatre, one of our two larger performance spaces, or even the open air.
The Watt Theatre
The Senior School has its own well-equipped workshop theatre, which accommodates audiences of up to 120, and the Junior School hall, with its new lighting system, attracts audiences of over 300
Drama in the curriculum
In the first and second year there is one lesson a week, which gives students a grounding in drama skills, especially speaking and listening, now such an important part of both the GCSE and Higher English courses. The highlight of the year for the Fourths is the annual Drama Competition. Two weeks of English lessons are given over to this popular event, which every year spawns new plays and two evenings of great entertainment, with everyone in the year taking part. GCSE and Higher Drama are available in the later years in the school.
Drama in Years 1 to 5
Geits
In the Geits Drama is closely linked to the English course, and lessons are often devoted to exploring texts and issues through dramatic activities. There are no formal drama lessons, but short plays are explored by practical means in the classroom and in the drama studio as part of the English syllabus. ThirdsThere are no specific lessons of Drama in the Thirds. Skills learned during the Second Year contribute to the exploration of drama texts in the 3rd Year, as part of the English curriculum. There is a weekly drama activity and annual Third Year Play. |
Seconds
Following the National Curriculum Key Stage 3 programmes of study and attainment targets, we provide opportunities for pupils to:
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Fourths
Drama GCSE is an exciting, challenging and creative course. |
Fifths
Standard Grade is offered as an activity in the Fourths and Fifths. |
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Both the 5-14 Guidelines and the National Curriculum place great importance on the development of learning and understanding through dramatic activity. .jpg)
All the 2nds have a weekly drama lesson and, through games and activities, we provide an introduction to drama skills and techniques. There is also a weekly after-school activity, which often leads to a production.
In the Fourths there is an opportunity for all pupils to act in the annual drama competition. 
GCSE Drama includes the opportunity to devise and act in dramatic presentations;
study drama texts; attend theatre productions; learn effective speaking
and listening and presentation skills; and grow in confidence and
self-awareness.This page is: Edinburgh Academy / curriculum / drama / index.htm
