Subjects and Courses
Type
Exam Board
GCSE
Edexcel
Quotes from students
The way I would now look at a piece of drama is completely different. I had no idea of all the things that go to make a play."
"I have become more confident in expressing myself and sharing
my ideas with the group. My imagination has grown and I've found it
easier to improvise. I now have a better understanding of
theatre
Drama
What is Drama?
GCSE Drama is all about understanding what it is like to put yourself in someone else's shoes. You will play many parts in different imaginary situations. This is a course of self-expression, play and creating a group dynamic from which anything is possible.
Drama is a practical, artistic subject which aims to develop creative and imaginative powers, investigate and understand drama forms and broaden the knowledge of drama within a social, cultural and historical context. Theatre visits form an integral part of the course, with at least one being reviewed in detail for assessment.
What will I study?
- How drama is created, including all the acting and staging skills that are needed to put a piece of drama on to the stage
- How to create a character and play this character in a performance
- Exploring different play scripts how the playwright structures their ideas
- Various stimuli to help prompt and develop improvised scenes
- Many skills that are highly valued in any walk of life including teamwork and confidently presenting yourself in public.
How is it assessed?
There are 3 units and almost all assessment is practical. There are no written examinations although you will be required to keep a thorough written record of your practical work and the live theatre review.
You will explore themes, ideas and plays in a wholly practical way and your teacher will assess how well you have done.
In Unit 3, you will be required to perform in a play or
contribute a form of design to a production such as costume,
lighting or sound. You will perform the play with a visiting
examiner in the audience.
What do I need?
Above all, enjoyment and imagination but the ability to:
- Express yourself in an active and exciting way
- Work collaboratively in a group
- Contribute your ideas and take onboard those of others
- Explore ideas by putting yourself in other people's shoes
- Play many parts in different imaginary situations
- Create your own drama work
- Study plays written by other people
will all help you on the creative journey.
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