GCSE Drama

“All the world’s a stage...”  (As You Like It, William Shakespeare)

Come and explore your world on the HASN Stage!

Studying Drama at GCSE develops and extends the work you have done at Key Stage 3 and combines practical performance, exploration of plays and issues through workshops and written coursework.

You will work independently, in small groups and as part of the whole class both in lessons and at additional after school rehearsals. You will need to keep a weekly diary of the work completed in practical sessions so that you can use this when writing your coursework.

You will also be given the opportunity to watch live theatre performed by professional actors and will be required to complete written evaluations of productions you have seen.

Assessment:

We study the Edexcel specification
40% Devised or Scripted performance which is performed to a visiting examiner in April/ May of year 11

30% Practical exploration of a theme, topic or issue and 2000 word evaluation of the work completed

30% Practical exploration of a play, 1000 word evaluation of the practical work completed and 2000 word response to live theatre

How can Drama help me in the future?

Having a Drama GCSE shows employers you are confident, creative and able to express yourself fluently. These qualities are particularly well respected in the following fields: teaching, law, journalism, media and business. It also prepares you for any further study in the Performing Arts fields.