Creative Industries Scheme - Acting for Film Scheme - Careers in Theatre Industry Scheme

My Year 9’s absolutely loved this scheme of work. Students are assessed by producing a film trailer (of any style they wish) for a theatre text they choose. These texts can be changed to suit your cohort of students.
Each group became their own theatre company and had to have different roles that they were responsible for e.g. director/ camera operator/ treasurer/ actors etc.

We had lots of fun generating the ‘National Lottery Funding’ where they can ‘win funding’ for their theatre co. I did a lot of teacher in role where I used a microphone and a sparkly jacket to host the games. Students then spent their ‘budget’ on props and costume in an auction (again teacher in role) for their production.
After this students planned their films, conducted rehearsals and then created their films around site. They absolutely loved doing this and it created some excellent independence. From this, students then had to edit and layer their films and we then held a film premier with popcorn - they absolutely loved this scheme of work. They particularly enjoyed learning about the skills in acting for film, considering target audience, and having the independence to create something of their own. We had an award ceremony for the films and this was great for motivating students.

This scheme is planned to cover 2 terms of Year 9 lessons - Year 9s have 2 lessons of drama over a fortnight - we teach 100 minute lessons.