Drama is an exciting option for students who are passionate about the theatre and performance. It helps them to develop a wide range of skills while nurturing their talent. Students must be prepared to be committed and to work hard.
Developing practical skills in script work, improvisation and devising. Study of the
theory of Drama, theatre roles and staging.
Preparing for the practical and written examinations.
Practical components– 30%
Written components – 70%
Study of set play and live theatre seen.
Written exam (External)
40% of the GCSE
Devising a piece of theatreand analysing devising process.
Devised performance and devising log (Internal)
40% of the GCSE
Texts in practice(performance of a scripted work).
Practical exam (External)
20% of the GCSE