I regard theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being
Oscar Wilde
At Atlantic Academy, our aim is to stimulate students’ imagination and creativity, to develop their knowledge and understanding of Drama techniques and skills and to provide a safe environment to explore sensitive issues, difficult emotions and gain an understanding of human behaviour and situations. Our intent is to develop students to:
- To provide a rigorous and varied curriculum that teaches skills and knowledge of theatre
- Develop an enthusiasm and appreciation for Drama and encourage their capacity to enjoy performances within society
- To provide numerous opportunities to create, develop and evaluate
- Stimulate the imagination and creativity of all students through devising and performing
- Evaluate performances and develop critical analysis skills
- Give students opportunities to explore, discuss and deal with difficult issues and to express their emotions in a supportive environment
- Promote communication skills, teamwork, negotiation and leadership skills
- Develop a greater understanding of human behaviour and empathy
- Provide opportunities to develop public speaking
- Be able to articulate and communicate ideas, opinions, and feelings about their own work and that of others
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