Drama
The Drama Department is committed to offering a welcoming, secure environment where pupils are encouraged to think creatively, and be independent and collective learners. In doing so our pupils gain the confidence and interpersonal skills to communicate their beliefs and feelings; vital attributes in their future lives and careers. During their time in the department pupils explore all aspects of academic and practical drama. Study is offered in Performance (Acting) and Production (Lighting, Sound, Costume, Set, Directing etc.) Whilst the acquisition of these theatre skills gives an excellent grounding to those wishing to pursue a career in the arts this particular process of learning is of inestimable value to all pupils. Drama is taught by subject specialists from L6 to F6. Certificate courses offered are Intermediate 2 in F3/4, Higher in F5/6, Advanced Higher and Higher National Units in Theatre Skills in F6.
The Drama Department contributes significantly to the life of the school through many co-curricular activities. There is a F1/2 Drama Club, an annual school production, numerous theatre trips run throughout the year to see professional productions and performing art trips abroad. We have strong links with the local community - our pupils perform regularly to various groups and we take part annually in Dundee Rep's Perform at the Rep event.
Staffing
Mrs Lindsay Drummond (Head of Department)
Mrs Drummond is a graduate of Queen Margaret College Edinburgh where she gained a Diploma in Drama. After working as a professional actress she trained at The Northern College Aberdeen gaining a PGCE with Merit in Teaching. A drama teacher with seventeen years experience, six of those years with HSD and three years as Head of Department. Mrs Drummond has been an SQA visiting examiner for Int.2 and Higher and currently examines at Advanced Higher level.
Mr Iain Cowieson
Mr Cowieson trained as an actor at the Arts Educational School in London. After graduating he worked professionally for three years before coming north to further study at Queen Margaret University College where he gained a BA in Acting. He then completed his PGCE at Moray House Edinburgh. After completing his probationary year Mr Cowieson joined HSD in 2006.
For further information, please see the curriculum pages.