Drama
Qualification : GCSE
GCSE Drama (Eduqas) allows students to study theatre practically as actors, directors and designers. Students will devise their own work, work from scripts, explore features of technical theatre, write essays and take part in live theatre trips.
Component 1: Devising Theatre: Students work as actors or designers, devising their own work in a theatrical style, using a stimulus set by the exam board.
Component 2: Performance from a Text: Students prepare an extract of text for performance; they can work as actors or designers.
Component 3: Interpreting Theatre: Written exam. Section A is a series of questions on a set text. In Section B, students have to write about a piece of live theatre they have seen during the course.
Skills Required
To be successful you need to:
- Enjoy being involved in and watching live theatre
- Enjoy the practical exploration of texts and different theatrical techniques
- Have a good level of organisation and self-discipline
Assessment Method
- Component 1: A devised performance and a portfolio of supporting evidence documenting the process. Internally assessed, moderated by Eduqas (40%).
- Component 2 :A performance to an examiner. Externally assessed (20%).
- Component 3: 1 hr 30 minute written paper exam (40%).
Post 16 Opportunities and careers
All jobs require you to play a role! As well as careers in acting and in the world of theatre, drama contains many of the skill sets required to work within creative industries such as:
- Advertising and marketing
- Film, TV, video, radio and photography
- Backstage, technical theatre, design
- Music, performing and visual arts
“Drama’s fun- I get to be creative and express myself. I like being active in lessons” Jack
"Drama is about life. It’s about our own lives- past, present and future. It’s about the lives of others. It’s about the ability for a piece of theatre, a story, or even a warm-up to move us and give us a live experience shared with others."
