Drama

Why study Drama? 

GCSE Drama encourages creativity, collaboration with your peers and also builds confidence. As a student of Drama you will develop a wide range of performance and analytical skills that will support progression to further study of Drama and a wide range of other subjects. 

What will I study? 

The course requires students to articulate how they would perform in certain roles, and design for certain scenes, putting practical work at the heart of each specification. You will gain skills in the following areas: 

• Acting Interpreting play texts 

• Imagination and creativity 

• Self-confidence 

• Ability to work in groups 

• Communication 

• Improvisation 

• Performance 

• Concentration 

• Analysis and evaluation

How will I be assessed? 

Component 1 – Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 

The exam will consist of questions relating to a play you have studied and you will also need to write about a live performance you have seen (40%). 

Component 2 – Devising: Requires students to work collaboratively on creating and performing a piece of original theatre. There is also a written portfolio with this practical work, whereby students analyse and evaluate their process and final performance (40%). 

Component 3 – Text: Memorising and performing two script extracts that students present to a visiting examiner in Year 11 (20%). As part of the course students will receive many opportunities to perform and see live performances through visits to the theatre and various workshops.

Students choosing this course are expected to attend Drama Club on a Tuesday after-school.