Eduqas GCSE

Drama

Key Contact: Mr Charalambous

CAREER OPTIONS

Actor, Stage Manager, Teacher, Drama Therapist, Radio Presenter, Theatre Director, Film Director, Playwright.

Students will experience the exciting journey of

learning about how drama and theatre are created,

giving them the opportunity to study the subject in

depth. They will experience creating theatre through

performing, writing for and designing productions.

Exploring a range of stimuli will also allow students to

experience other theatrical skills such as design,

lighting, costume and make up. Students will also

learn how to evaluate their own work and that of

others using specialist terminology.

Transferable Skills

Students will gain the confidence to pursue their own ideas, reflect and refine their efforts.
They will learn to collaborate with others, think analytically and evaluate carefully.
Students will emerge with a toolkit of transferable skills, applicable both in further studies and in the workplace.
Students will develop their creativity, use of imagination and the necessary skills for a solid

foundation in the subject/discipline.

Students will develop a true sense of professionalism, dedication, discipline and a true appreciation for the subject.

Component 1: Written Examination 40%

Examining the key roles of theatre makers will enable

students to demonstrate their knowledge and

understanding of drama and theatre.

Exploring a set play, its meaning, interpretation and

context will allow for a deeper understanding of how

it is communicated through performance (bringing the text to life).

Knowledge and understanding will be further

demonstrated through students’ ability to analyse and evaluate a piece of live theatre.

Component 2: Devising Drama 40%

Using an exciting range of given stimuli, students will

be given the opportunity to write and perform their

own play, which will also allow them to develop their

directing, acting and designing skills.

The devising log section of the component will require that a written log of 2000 words be prepared which outlines the creative process, inspiration for the play, along with the research and evaluation carried out.

Component 3: Texts in Practice 20%

(Practical)

Students will perform two extracts from a play of their choice which must be contrasted with the set play in Component 1.

Some students may wish to take a GCSE in drama for its own sake, perhaps to form the basis for future Drama study at A Level / University. Others might wish to go into a job where it is useful to have had experience of drama, or where some of the skills developed during this course are needed.

Lessons will be engaging and challenging – encouraging all students to fulfil their potential and expand their horizons. Students will be given the opportunity to exercise their creativity and imagination while learning key performance and writing skills.

Drama will help to build teamworking, confidence and effective communication skills, which are necessary for everyday life.