Drama is both a Practical and written subject and is assessed in both areas broken down into three units for the overall full GCSE. Unit 1 - Drama Exploration 1 -Coursework (30%) and a controlled six hour practical exploration, and Documentary evidence – 2000 words maximum; Unit 2 – Exploring Play Texts; Coursework (30%) six hour Practical exploration and documentary response of 1000 words, plus a Theatre Review of a live performance. Unit 3 – Drama Performance (40%) Controlled Assessment – performance of play, devised or scripted to a visiting examiner.
You will learn how Drama is created, including the acting and staging skills that are needed to put a piece of drama on the stage; how to create characters and play characters in performance; and learn many skills that are highly valued in any walk of life including teamwork and confidently presenting yourself in public.
If you enjoy:
Expressing yourself in an active and exciting way
Working in a group
Contributing your ideas and taking onboard those of others
Exploring ideas by putting yourself in other people’s shoes
Playing many parts in different imaginary situations
Creating your own drama work
Looking at plays written by other people
Then GCSE Drama is the ideal subject for you!
