GCSE Drama
Curriculum Area: Creative Arts
Course Outline:
This is an exciting opportunity for talented and committed Drama students. It is a two year course with a coursework element and a written exam.
Coursework (60%):Students will develop a number of performances over the two years. These will include both scripted and devised elements and is supported by written work. Performances are in groups and students are responsible for all areas of development. Students receive an individual (not group) mark and the practical work is externally moderated.
Exam (40%):There is a 2 and a half hour written exam. Students are expected to analyse and discuss their own practical work and a performance that they have seen.
This is an exciting opportunity for talented and committed Drama students. It is a two year course with a coursework element and a written exam.
Coursework (60%):Students will develop a number of performances over the two years. These will include both scripted and devised elements and is supported by written work. Performances are in groups and students are responsible for all areas of development. Students receive an individual (not group) mark and the practical work is externally moderated.
Exam (40%):There is a 2 and a half hour written exam. Students are expected to analyse and discuss their own practical work and a performance that they have seen.
Target Level: Any student gaining a level 6 or above in Drama with a passion for the subject.
Level of Award:
Level 2 (1 GCSE)
Level 2 (1 GCSE)
End of Course Target:
To develop your practical skills.
To understand more about the development of performances.
To develop an understanding of Theatre.
To develop your practical skills.
To understand more about the development of performances.
To develop an understanding of Theatre.
Students who have taken this course in the past rated it:
Students who selected this course then went on to take the following options:
LAMDA performance option (Accredited course)
IB Theatre (As a part of the IB course)
A-Level Theatre studies (2 years)
LAMDA performance option (Accredited course)
IB Theatre (As a part of the IB course)
A-Level Theatre studies (2 years)
Course feedback from past students:
I wanted to be in a class where acting would be taken seriously and where people would want to do it right. I have always loved to perform, since I was a child, and I prefer being in a more serious class-we are all focused on our work. It's hard but I enjoy it - March 2009
At first when I chose Drama I thought it would be easy, but when I got into it I had to focus a lot more. It's tougher than you think but it's worth it- you get to show your true feelings in your performing and it's a whole load of fun! - April 2009
Pathways and jobs of students who took this course in the past:
GCSE Drama
LAMDA
A-Level Theatre studies
Degree (University)
GCSE Drama
Year "out" - Other Subject
A-Level Theatre studies
Foundation Course (College/Uni)
GCSE Drama
IB
Degree (University)
GCSE Drama
LAMDA
BTEC National Performing Arts
Degree (University)
(Note:This shows the percentage of students who would choose this course again and their rating on a 5 point scale where 5 = Excellent, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Some satisfactory elements, 1 = Poor)