BELFAST HIGH SCHOOL
DRAMA
The aim of the Drama Department is to foster students' creativity, communication skills and self-confidence, while also developing their knowledge and understanding of the theatrical arts. 
This is achieved through practical training, theoretical study and the exploration of various theatrical styles and techniques.
Head of Department
Mrs E M Burch FRSM MA BMusEd BA ABRSM ATCL Cert. GSMD (P)
Teaching Staff
Mrs K Rosbotham BA PGCE
CURRICULUM
Key Stage 3
All students learn Drama in Year 8 and can opt to study it further in Year 10. Topics taught at Year 8 include Elements of Drama, Rehearsal Techniques, Scripted Performance, Improvisation and Characterisation. In Year 10 students learn about Greek Theatre, Shakespeare and Stanislavski. Students have many devising and performance opportunities throughout Key Stage 3.
GCSE
At GCSE, pupils follow the CCEA Drama specification. They study either ‘Blood Brothers’ or ‘The Crucible’ for their set text, complete a devised performance with accompanying coursework and perform a piece from a pre-published script of their choice.
A Level
At A Level, pupils follow the AQA Drama and Theatre Studies specification. They study ‘Accidental Death of an Anarchist’, Live Theatre and ‘The Glass Menagerie’ for the written element. They must also complete a devised performance in the style of a practitioner and rehearse and perform three contrasting scripted excerpts, again applying a chosen practitioner’s techniques.
Co-curricular Activities
Key Stage 3 students can participate in Junior Drama Club. The Department is also involved in the school production every other year.