Drama gives students many transferable interpersonal skills. In many areas of industry students are likely to need the ability to work as part of a team and confidence to make presentations or to manage groups of people. It is therefore an extremely flexible course which has obvious benefits for those wishing to pursue Arts courses at University level but also has wider applications for all areas of employment.
The skills which will be developed through the subject include:
confidence
self-presentation
teamwork and collaboration
time management and organisational skills
self-awareness
self-discipline
an open mind and the ability to experiment with different ideas
communication skills
analytical, critical and research skills
the ability to cope with criticism and learn from it
stamina and perseverance
Teaching Staff
Mrs Amanda Fitzsimons (Head of Department) Mrs Lucy Burrows
Key Facts
Drama is of great benefit to the personal, social and academic development of our pupils
There are frequent opportunities for performance both formal, and less formal
Students benefit from trips to nearby theatres and visits from professional theatre companies
The purpose-built 240 seat Elizabeth Theatre offers a well-equipped and flexible environment for performances