Drama - A Journey Within

The word "Drama" in Greek means "to act" and "to do"It involves a study of acting, directing, writing, music and art. It involves the study of people in society as individuals as well as society on the whole to understand and contextualize situations in a precise manner.

The drama course at Pathways is cleverly designed to facilitate learning while keeping the varying interests of the students in mind. Through skill building, theatre games and presentations which are based on a current analysis of situations the course enables a holistic discovery of the talent a student possesses internally.

The design of the course is such that it is able to educate the entire spectrum of learners from toddlers to  young adults in the fundamental elements of Drama (Character, Ideas, Language, Plot, Music, and Spectacle) as stated by Greek philosopher Artistotle.

The Early Learning Programme and Lower Primary courses focus on building listening, concentration and expression skills. The focus is more on physical theatre that enables them to observe and imitate the world around them, making them more attuned to it. As we move up the age ladder, casting the anchor in grades 5 and 6 the focus shifts towards improvisation and creating theme based presentations. This develops their sense of brotherhood, embedding in them the basic values of team-work, creativity and the willingness to co-operate even under adverse circumstances.

Further down the line in middle school, it re-inforces the creative and presentation skills that the students have developed earlier. The students are also exposed to various genres of theatre and techniques of performance.

As an extra-curricular activity, the drama clubs operating in the middle and senior schools see the students indulge in their passion in a focused yet unpressured manner.

The overall skills of exploration, expression, vocal modulation and enhanced physical presence are life skills that will perhaps stay with the students forever –adding a dimension to their communication and presentation skills as well as their inter personal relationships.

Kriti V.Sharma

Teacher-Drama