FRIAR’S GATE THEATRE ARE DELIGHTED TO OFFER YOU A SERIES OF DRAMA STUDIES FOR primary and post-primary schools.
PILOT COURSE : FIVE WEEKS (Minimum 2 HOURS A WEEK)
FULL COURSE: FULL ACADEMIC YEAR (Minimum 2 HOURS A WEEK)
THE COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT BY FIONA QUINN B.A. (HONS). FIONA HAS 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING DRAMA TO ALL AGE GROUPS AND ALL SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY - INCLUDING TEACHER training.
THE COURSE IS DESIGNED TO BE BOTH A FUN, PRACTICAL APPROACH TO DRAMA AND ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS, COMPLEMENTING THE ENGLISH CURRICULUM.
THE COURSE WILL REQUIRE STUDENTS TO SPEND 50% OF LESSONS IN THE FRIAR’S GATE THEATRE.
THE COURSE WILL ALSO REQUIRE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN a STAGE PERFORMANCE IN THE FRIARS Gate theatre.
PLEASE CONTACT CAOIMHE AT:
FRIAR’S GATE 063 987 27
National Schools Drama Programme
As Drama will be a compulsory subject in National Schools from 2007 the Friar’s Gate Theatre, in association with Drama Facilitator Fiona Quinn (B.A. Hons), has created a drama programme specifically for National schools.
The day will include a tour of the theatre, allowing children to get to know the theatre, have a look backstage, at the dressing rooms, the wings, the lighting box, etc. The children will then participate in a drama workshop
The Drama Workshops
There is a choice of two workshops per age group. Teachers may receive a resource pack to enable them to prepare children for the visit if they wish. The resource pack will include the drama curriculum at a glance, how to draw up a contract for drama with your class, explanations of drama terms and two lesson plans, an introduction to drama and an introduction to the workshop that has been chosen. All of the workshops link to specific strands of the drama curriculum.
1st and 2nd class:
The King of the Sea
The children receive a letter from the King of the Sea asking them to travel to his Palace under the sea and help him sort out a number of problems including the nasty cough that has struck the young fish.
The Grumpy Old Man
The grumpy old man and the local children learn how much they can gain if they share and look after what they have together.
3rd and 4th class:
Mystery at the Monastery
The children experience life as a monk in a monastery and have to discover why things start disappearing and going wrong just before the arrival of the Bishop with important news.
Samir’s Life in Ancient Egypt
Samir learn’s his trade from his father, helps to build the pyramid and becomes the Pharaoh’s master potter.
5th and 6th class:
Your Country Needs You
The class explore life for a family living through the Blitz in London during World War 2.
What’s wrong with Sam?
Sam is experiencing many changes in her life. The class have to help Sam to find a way to deal with the changes she is facing without losing her temper and getting into greater trouble.
The maximum number of children permitted per session is 30, teachers must stay with the class at all times, a second adult must also be present with the group throughout the session. Each session will last two hours. A class may wish to have a two hour activities session with a lunch break, followed by a two hour workshop session. The timetable is flexible and can be adapted to suit the particular needs of each class.
Post Primary Drama Studies Programme
Schools may choose a minimum of a single two hour session or a maximum full academic year programme. The Post-Primary programme will be based on the Drama GCSE syllabus in Britain but with a stronger practical slant. The course will require a minimum of a two hour session a week, in the school classroom or in the theatre.
Topics covered will be Drama Exploration and Drama Performance.
Drama Explorations looks at:
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Explorative strategies (tableaux, role-play etc)
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The drama medium (use of costume voice etc)
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The elements of drama (action, pace, conventions)
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Drama texts
Drama Performance looks at
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Devised performance
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Performance support
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Scripted performance
The students will be required to participate in a theatre performance, either devised or scripted and would be encouraged to attend the theatre to watch a play at least once a term during this course.
Coursework
50% Practical Practical work will be supported by a portfolio of documentary evidence. This will include six essays, two each on Response, Development and Evaluation.
50% Written: Each participant will keep a working notebook. It should be a hardback book that can be used during each lesson and also taken home. It should:
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Record responses to lessons and thoughts from drama created.
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Form a link between one lesson and the next
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Include images, drawings and other materials
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Include questions
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Build evidence of skill development
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Be a record of work covered
Participants will be encouraged to build a good working relationship with their group, give constructive feedback, experiment with various forms and ideas through analysis, share ideas and take turns.
The course aims to give students the opportunity to develop:
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Creative and imaginative powers, and the practical skills for communicating and expressing ideas, feelings and meanings in Drama
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Investigative and interpretive capabilities, aesthetic understanding and critical skills
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Understanding of Drama forms and awareness of contexts in which they operate
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Knowledge and understanding of drama within a social, cultural and historical context
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of Drama through:
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Responding
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Developing
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Presenting
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Evaluating
As well as acquiring the skills involved in creating and performing drama, the students will acquire skills in working with others, problem solving and communication. Drama will also assist students’ feelings of self-confidence and prepare them to deal with a range of different situations and people.
