Drama Department – Laurelhill Community College Lisburn

The Drama Department aims to help pupils understand that Drama is a powerful learning tool, many life skills can be learnt through working creatively with others towards a performance.

The Drama Department aims to inspire our pupils to build on their knowledge and acting experiences, equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in future study and employment.

The aims of the Drama Department are to encourage and develop creativity, sensitivity, self-esteem and confidence.
We aim to develop an understanding of values, understanding of cultural change, empathy and respect for each other.
We aim to develop the pupils’ knowledge and understanding of Drama forms and styles and provide opportunities to create performance work, collaborating with their peers.
We aim to develop communication skills and the appraisal skills of appreciation and evaluation.
We aim to develop communication skills and the appraisal skills of appreciation and evaluation.
Encourage professional artists to perform for and work with students and staff
Offer extensive extra- curricular activities such as the annual musical production, theatre visits and workshops.

All Key Stage 3 classes will have 2-3 periods of Drama a week for ONE term in the school year.

There are two learning and teaching modules assessed through four assessment units, with each assessment unit attracting a grade. This Performing Arts course is equivalent to one A’ level. Learners will cover 4 units over 2 years and there is no written exam unit.