Drama

Curriculum Leader: English and Drama: Mr Brian Taylor

Examination board: IGCSE Cambridge, CIE0994

Course Content

Through practical and theoretical study, the Cambridge IGCSE Drama syllabus encourages students to understand and enjoy drama by:

• Studying and performing extracts from plays

• Devising and writing their own pieces of drama from a given stimulus

• Analysing both published plays and their own devised work

How will you be assessed? 

Component 1 : 40%

Written examination

Sections A and B on this paper relate to pre-release material which is sent to Centres in advance of the examination.

Section C on this paper relates to the devised piece the student has already completed in Component 2.

• Section A (30 marks) Candidates answer up to 8 short and extended answer questions on the first extract.

• Section B (25 marks) Candidates answer two extended response questions on the second extract.

• Section C (25 marks) Candidates answer two extended response questions based on their devised piece completed in Component 2.

2.5 hrs

Component 2 : 60 %

Coursework

Candidates submit three pieces of practical work.

• One individual piece (maximum 3 minutes)

• Two group pieces (3 - 5 minutes per student; maximum 20 minutes each group piece)

Key Skills

The students learn to:

• Develop an understanding of drama through practical and theoretical stud

• Develop acting skills, both individually and in groups

• Work collaboratively to generate, develop and communicate ideas

• Develop as creative, effective, independent and reflective students

• Contribute as an individual to a theatrical performance and develop leadership skills

• Critically reflect on and evaluate their own work and that of others

• Develop an awareness and understanding of the roles and process undertaken in contemporary theatre practice

Careers

Drama is not just an IGCSE for those who want to go into the large and lucrative entertainment industry; it is an IGCSE for everyone as businesses look for employable people who possess transferable skills that are actively promoted by the teaching and learning activities within Drama. All universities and schools accept Drama as a good IGCSE to study.