Curriculum Leader of Learning:	Miss C Bradley
	bradleyc@christofidelis.org.uk
Course Studied:	Board to be confirmed

 

Why study Drama?

The Drama GCSE course covers a wide array of transferable skills: communication, presentation, teamwork, leadership skills, problem solving and time management. You will be able to practically explore Drama practitioners including Stanislavski and Frantic Assembly and will critically analyse theatre, allowing you to develop your critical thinking skills. It is an engaging subject that allows you to explore and develop your creativity in an environment where you feel comfortable to do so. You are encouraged to take risks and challenge yourself to become the best performer you can be.

Course Outline

Devising Drama: You will create a devised performance in groups. Your performance will be supported by a portfolio which can be a combination of writing, images, observation notes, videos and artefacts.
Presenting & Performing: A scripted performance of two extracts to a visiting examiner. You will complete an accompanying concept pro-forma which outlines your intentions for the performance.
Performance and Response: This is a written exam that will be completed at the end of year 11:
Section A – Set text – Blood Brothers. The questions will focus on the process of creating and developing a performance, working as a director, performer and designer, as well as performance
characteristics.
Section B – You will be asked to analyse and/or evaluate a live theatrical performance you have seen.

How is the course assessed?

Devising Drama (30%): Internally assessed performance. Your performance will be supported by a portfolio. Presenting & Performing (30%): You will perform two extracts from one play to a visiting examiner during Year 11 (between 7-15 minutes for each extract).
Performance and Response (40%): This is a 1 hour 30-minute written exam, completed at the end of year 11.

What do the Drama subject ambassadors think?

“I love Drama GCSE because we get to create exciting, challenging drama pieces. Not many people realise just how intricate it is and how many transferrable skills are involved in it. You’ll develop more confidence in yourself over time, performing regularly really helps in real life. You’ll feel safe and grounded with the teachers and above all enjoy doing something you love!”

“Choosing GCSE Drama was one of the best choices I made. It has helped me in every one of my other subjects; learning lines has helped me develop my revision skills, I feel so much more confident talking and presenting in front of people and my communication skills and problem-solving skills have improved massively. Along the way, I’ve made great bonds with the people in my class, who I barely knew before! The feeling after each performance exam is indescribable and I’m so pleased I chose to do it at GCSE.”

Where can this course lead?

Drama provides many transferrable skills imperative to a wide range of careers, from working within the Performing Arts industry to Law, Psychology and Education. The course allows students to develop the communication skills and critical analysis required in almost every profession.

Career inspiration
From careers you know to opportunities you might never have imagined, discover where studying this subject could lead. Select the career to go to more information:

Career	What could you do?
Actor	Perform in theatre, television and film.
Drama Teacher	Help young people develop confidence and performance skills.
Director	Lead actors and creative teams to produce performances.
Voice Actor	Provide voices for animations, video games and advertisements.
Casting Director	Help select performers for television, film and theatre productions.
Drama Therapist	Use drama and creative activities to support people’s wellbeing.