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Arts - Performing Arts - Drama Curriculum Intent

Drama aims to develop creativity, academic knowledge and confidence in all students. Drama gives students the opportunity to explore different forms of theatre and in the process develop a positive relationship to criticism in order to further them as reflective learners. 

Drama supports students in their ability to communicate deeper meanings through their work, and reflect on their own practice. Through the exploration of challenging and mature concepts and themes.

Drama at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie  allows you to explore the in depth dimensions of the theatrical world, through a challenging and creative curriculum. Following the MYP Programme the course is designed to develop the independence of our students in an open and supportive environment, allowing students the space to take risks, work in teams and develop a global understanding of Drama. The course combines and highlights the importance of practical exploration and theoretical knowledge, ensuring they have a strong foundation as they move through the Academy.

Arts - Performing Arts - Music Curriculum Intent

The music curriculum encourages independent thinking, developing creative ideas and responding to music listening. Global learning is embedded through the exploration of world-wide instruments, music artists and genres.

Music at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a dynamic and educational journey which develops the students creativity and theoretical knowledge to support them with a smooth transition to the GCSE curriculum. Its artistic and academic elements explore  a variety of different music genres and cultures and expose students to a broad range of music. After students complete the MYP curriculum they will have developed key skills which are transferable across many different subjects.

ks3: drama

Drama at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie  allows you to explore the in depth dimensions of the theatrical world, through a challenging and creative curriculum. Following the MYP Programme the course is designed to develop the independence of our students in an open and supportive environment, allowing students the space to take risks, work in teams and develop a global understanding of Drama. The course combines and highlights the importance of practical exploration and theoretical knowledge, ensuring they have a strong foundation as they move through the Academy.

  • Modules 1 & 2: Greek Theatre
  • Modules 3 & 4: Commedia dell’arte 
  • Modules 5 & 6: Stanislavski and Naturalism 
  • Modules 1 & 2: Mask Theatre
  • Modules 3 & 4: Brecht
  • Modules 5 & 6: Devising Theatre
  • Modules 1 & 2: Presenting and Performing
  • Modules 3 & 4: Verbatim Theatre
  • Modules 5 & 6: Text Study (Find Me)
Learning Journey

ks3: music

Music at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a dynamic and educational journey which develops the students creativity and theoretical knowledge to support them with a smooth transition to the GCSE curriculum. Its artistic and academic elements explore  a variety of different music genres and cultures and expose students to a broad range of music. After students complete the MYP curriculum they will have developed key skills which are transferable across many different subjects.

  • Modules 1 & 2: Ensemble singing
  • Modules 3 & 4: Classical music
  • Modules 5 & 6: Music creation
  • Modules 1 & 2: Broadway
  • Modules 3 & 4: Music creation
  • Modules 5 & 6: Classical music (romantic)
  • Modules 1 & 2: Film music
  • Modules 3 & 4: Genre
  • Modules 5 & 6: Music culture
Learning Journey