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DramaWatch this video to find out more about GCSE drama
"Like theatre, drama in schools can unlock the use of imagination, intellect, empathy and courage. Through it, ideas, responses and feelings can be expressed and communicated. It carries the potential to challenge, to question and to bring about change."
Jude Kelly
Reasons to take drama
Are you:
A keen performer?
Good at working in groups? A team player?
Wanting to develop confidence and self esteem?
A good communicator?
Creative and inventive - do you think outside the box?
Then drama is for you!
What students have to say about drama
"The best thing about drama is the sense of confidence it gives you. This confidence also helps you in other subjects, as you feel more articulate and happier to speak up and answer questions."
"The fact that the only limitation is your imagination means that drama gives you the freedom to be who you want to be. But most of all it's good fun!"
"I genuinely love my class. We have quite literally become best friends who always support and encourage each other."
Course content
Devising
Creating your own performance in a small group; writing about the process; and building a portfolio.
Performing
Two extracts from a play where you will be assessed on your acting or technical support.
Written exam
You will explore and study one play; you will write a review of a play you have been to see.
Future career/progression possibilities
You could...
Stay on at the Sixth Form and study AS/A2 drama and theatre studies
Onto college then university, possibly drama school! But there is more to drama than being an actor.
Anywhere you want! Drama is great to have on a CV and employers like to see confident, articulate people who are able to communicate effectively - all things you'll learn in through drama!
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