Hi all,
I'm in the first year of GCSE (year 10) and over all I'm quite happy with my subjects. Unfortunately, I'm unsure about drama. I love writing scripts, analysis of plays and even practical work. At first I was apprehensive towards the subject because the 'teacher' was well known for being a time waster. I decided to have a look at the syllabus (CIE) and I felt like it was tailored for me. So I felt that if it was something I really wanted I could work independently without having to rely on the teacher. She has no teaching background or qualifications
I started the course this year and all of my other teachers immediately started briefing us on our exams and content. For the first lesson, my drama teacher gave herself an hour long introduction all about her acting 'background'. I sort of knew this would happen so I wasn't too worried. The next day, I was ready at least do some sort of drama. But dear lord. When I walked in, she made us throw a ball around to 'build trust'. Then, she made us hold each others hands and walk around with our eyes closed for 10 minutes. I was thinking 'this is a long warm up'. After, she made us walk around the room in different directions and styles, leading with different body parts. She told us to get into pairs and perform 'physical theatre' basically contemporary dance with a story. This was not on the syllabus. There was nothing like it. WE LITERALLY HUGGED AND HELD HANDS WITH EACH OTHER FOR AN HOUR.
She wants to continue with this for the rest of the term. And as for favouritism, her daughter is in my class so...
I do want to give drama a chance because I want to be a script writer when I'm older. But I don't know what to do. I thought I could do it independently, not alone.
Should I drop it for something I don't really care about or should I gamble with my grade and try to do this alone?