In key stage three pupils have a weekly Creative Studies lesson and every half a term are given a choice of; drama, music or craft. Pupils who choose drama begin lessons by playing a variety of games to build communication, listening and focus skills connected to drama. The lessons then move on to focus on a specific area.
In year 7 pupils look at; an introduction to drama, developing an original character using costumes and silent film.
In year 8 pupils look at; script work, Commedia Dell' Arte, puppetry and a murder mystery role play.
In year 9 pupils look at; mask work, devising from a newspaper, radio theatre and improvisation.
Every year each key stage three group make a short film. The first half of term is spent writing and devising the film and the second half of the term is spent filming.
Part A – pupils try a variety of different arts activities, including; acting and filming a film trailer, making protest art, building theatre sets, making a class magazine, studying Hip-Hop (rapping, street art and DJing) and photography.
Part B – pupils visit a variety of arts venues. The school has connections with the following organisation and has taken pupils on trip; Tate Modern, Roundhouse, V&A Museum and Into Film Festival.
Part C – pupils make a presentation in a style of their own choosing on an arts inspiration.
Part D – pupils teach an art's skills of their own choosing.