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Overview
Overview
The IGCSE Drama syllabus invites you to consider the performance possibilities of various types and forms of drama. As an IGCSE Drama student, you will undertake various forms of actor training and put the skills you have gained through this experience in practice to create performances. You will be preparing performances from the perspectives of director, designer and actor. You will discover the rigorous and details of the process of creating original devised drama and preparing an extract from an existing play for both individual and group performances.
IGCSE Drama also provides you with the opportunity to reflect on the artistic choices and performances completed in class. You will write about this creative process and final outcome when responding to short-answer and extended-response questions.
Aims
Aims
The aims are to enable students to develop:
an interest in and enjoyment of drama and theatre
an understanding of the dramatic process of moving from script to performance
skills in devising original drama
practical performance skills as individuals and within a group
an understanding of, and engagement with, the role of actor, director and designer in creating a piece of drama
an understanding of how performers communicate with an audience.
Essential Information
Essential Information
There are two components to the IGCSE Drama Syllabus, which are the Written Examination (40%) and Coursework (60%). Click on the above image to find out more information.
The three assessment objectives of IGCSE Drama are applied to examine all your Coursework performances and guide the areas of preparation for the Written Examination.
For IGCSE Drama, Command Words are relevant to the Written Examination and will help you understand what information is expected from you.
The Glossary of Dramatic and Theatrical Terms equips you with the correct word when writing about Drama, especially for the Written Examination.
As you are developing your knowledge and understanding during our Drama classes or answering questions, you might want to refer to this additional terminology.
When working on your Group Devised Piece, you will search for various sources for inspiration. It is important to be aware of the school's expectations in terms of academic honesty.
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