Academic
GCSE Drama Course Outline
AQA– Drama (2DR01)
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 two parts:
- Coursework 60%
- Two of the following options, only one of which may be a technical/design skill:
- 1. Devised thematic work for performance to an audience
- 2. Acting
- 3. Improvisation
- 4. Theatre in Education presentation
- 5. Dance/drama
- 6. Set
- 7. Costume
- 8. Make-up
- 9. Properties
- 10. Masks
- 11. Puppets
- 12. Lighting
- 13. Sound
- 14. Stage management
- Each option is assessed through 50% practical work (preparatory work and end-product) and 10% response to the process of development.
- Internally assessed and externally moderated.
- Written Paper 40%
- 2 hours
- A choice of any two questions based on the following sections:
- A. Set plays - a choice from six
- B. Response to live productions seen during the course.
- Externally set and marked.
The course is enjoyable for students who want to study a subject that is both practical and creative.
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.
For further information on this course please contact the Head of Drama.