Drama
A brief description of the course followed in Years 10 & 11.
DramaA brief description of the course followed in Years 10 & 11.
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GCSE Drama is all about understanding what it is like to be in another person's shoes. Students will play many parts in different imaginary situations and will have the opportunity to create their own work as well as look at plays written by other people. As well as acquiring the skills involved in creating and performing Drama, students will also be able to acquire skills in working with others, problem solving and communication, making them more self-confident and preparing them to deal with a range of different situations and people. The course is in three parts: Part 1 will use drama to express feelings and ideas about a range of issues. Part 2 will examine a play to see how the author expresses ideas about a theme or topic. Ways of making the play work on stage will be explored. Part 3 will give students the choice of being involved in the performance of a play from an existing script or creating one themselves. The course is enjoyable for students who want to study a subject that is both practical and creative and who are keen to attempt making a play, performing, making costumes, building a set or operating the lights. Drama involves a lot of teamwork. The examination for GCSE Drama is a practical performance, which is worth 40% of the marks. Students will take part in a play that has been created as a group or rehearsed from a script. They will either be examined on acting skills in the performance or on design and technical skills such as stage design, costume, masks and makeup, lighting or sound. The play will be performed in front of an audience and the examiner will be present at one of the performances. The 60% coursework part of the course consists of practical performance work and written notebook of evidence. During the course students will take part in two different workshops that will be marked by the teacher. One of the workshops will use experience gained to explore responses to a range of material presented by the teacher. The other workshop will explore a play and students will show their understanding of drama by taking part in a number of exercises based on the play. Students will be assessed on the practical work and on the supporting notes kept during the workshops.
R.M. Jackson
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