Courses
Overview
Drama
Introduction
You will develop performance skills through practical workshops. You will learn how to devise plays and perform scripts successfully. You will also experience a wide range of live theatre. In addition to this, there is a large emphasis on written work in both exam and coursework formats. Therefore, students will be required to explore their ideas practically and then learn how to write down their ideas in essay format.
Qualification
GCSE Drama
Awarding body
AQA
Course leader
K Needham
Assessment
- Examination: 40%
- Devised practical coursework: 10% (internally marked and externally moderated).
- Devised written: 30% (internally marked and externally moderated).
- Scripted Performance:20% (External examiner visits school).
Curriculum
Topics
- Devising drama: students will create a piece of drama from a stimulus and complete a piece of reflective writing evaluating their practical process and final performance.
- Scripted play: students will rehearse and perform a scripted piece of drama for a live audience and a visiting examiner.
- Blood Brothers: a scripted play explored practically and assessed in a written exam.
- Written evaluation of live performances assessed in a written exam.
Skills and requirements
Skills learned
- Self-confidence, resilience and co-operation.
- Communication skills.
- Literacy skills.
Beyond the classroom
Future pathways
There are specific jobs in the performance industry such as set designer, theatre administrator, make-up artists, as well as acting itself.
You will learn how to communicate your ideas - verbally and written. These are highly valued by employers, sixth forms or further education colleges.
