Aims of the Course

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

Developing their performance skills, both individually and in groups.
Understanding the role of actor, director, and designer in creating a piece of theatre.
Considering ways in which ideas and feelings can be communicated to an audience.
Discovering the performance possibilities of plays and other dramatic stimuli.
Devising dramatic material of their own.

The course aims to:

Develop candidates’ understanding of drama through practical and theoretical study.
Develop candidates’ ability to communicate effectively and confidently in a broad range of scenarios, both academically, professionally, and socially.
Enable candidates to understand the role of actor, director, and designer in creating a piece of theatre.
Develop candidates’ acting skills, both individually and in groups.
Enable candidates to develop their skills in devising original drama.
Help candidates communicate feelings and ideas to an audience.
Foster understanding of the performance process and enable candidates to evaluate the various stages of that process.
Encourage enjoyment of drama.

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details of the Course

Through practical and theoretical study, learners develop an understanding and enjoyment of drama, enhancing both group and individual skills while studying ways to communicate ideas and feelings to an audience.

Candidates work with:

Extended extracts from published plays.
Stimuli (short titles, poems, pictures, songs, historical events, stories) for devising dramatic pieces.
Their own choice of dramatic repertoire.
Dramatic material of their own devising.

Learners develop their individual and group performance skills, the demonstration of which forms part of the final assessment.

How is the course examined

All candidates take two components, one of which is coursework based. Candidates are eligible for grades A* - G.

Career Pathways

Cambridge International IGCSE Drama provides a foundation for the study of:

entry requirements

Ideal candidates for the Cambridge IGCSE Drama course should possess a keen interest in theatre, creativity, and self-expression. Basic performance skills, such as voice projection, body language, and the ability to collaborate with others, will be helpful. Students should be open to exploring various dramatic roles, creating and analyzing performances, and understanding the roles of actor, director, and designer. A comfort with performing in front of an audience and an enthusiasm for experimenting with different styles of expression will enrich their experience and success in the course. Additionally, a willingness to engage with feedback to improve their work and a passion for storytelling will support their progress.

cambridge documents

0411_y25-27_sy.pdf

0411_Learner_Guide_(for_examination_from_2022).pdf

0411_y25-27_sg.pdf