Drama Options Presentation

1. GCSE Drama

2. Learning Content

3. How am I assessed?
Exam Paper Coursework Practical Exam
40% Final Grade
1h 45
• Theatre
Terminology
• Blood Brothers
• Live Theatre
Review
• Summer
examination series
30% Final Grade
• 1 devised
performance
• 2000 word written
coursework
• Marked by teacher
moderated by AQA
30% Final Grade
• A performance of 2
scenes from an
established
scripted play
• Performed to AQA
Examiner

4. Who does the course suit?
• Creative minded learners
• Students with a passion for theatre/theatre making
• Students who want to learn more about the theatre
industires
• Practical and theoritcial learners
• Strudents wanting to persue a career in the Arts
• Students wanting to develop in confidence and
communication skills
• Critical and analytical minds
• Team workers
• Performers and designers
• Problem solvers

5. How will drama support
my future options?
You don’t have to want to be an actor to study drama as you will acquire
many transferrable skills supporting any future decisions:
• Confidence
• Communication
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• Creative intelligence
• Self-discipline
• Organistion
• Time management
• Perofmring under pressure
• Improvisation and solution finding
• Analytical and critical skills
• Improved written communication
• Adaptability

6. What careers will GCSE Drama compliment?
Arts Industry Alternative Careers
Actor
Director
Playwright
Drama Theaprist
Producer
Choreographer
Casting Director
Theatre Design
Film and TV Production
Broadcast Media
Cinematographer
TV Presentor
Youth Theatre
Lighting or Sound Engineer
Screenwriter
Journalist – Print or Broadcast
Law – Barrister/Soclicitor
Business
Youth/Social workers
Education - Teacher
Hospitality Industry – Events Manager/Planner
Travel and Tourism
Property Industry
Writer
Community Worker
Social Media Manager
Advertising and Promotion
Coaching and Consultancy

7. FAQs
Do I have to perform in front of anyone?
• Yes this is a largely performance course. You will perform in lessons in front of
your class and to the AQA examiner in year 11.
Do we write much?
• Yes, we write a lot in drama to prepare for the written coursework and exam
paper demands. Written tasks are a key feature in many lessons.
Do we have to wear drama kit?
• Yes for freedom of movement and health and safety in the studio.
Do I have to do school productions or do drama outside of school?
• This is not compulsory but will support in your development of skill and
confidence performing in front of audiences therefore raise your overall
attainment
Do I have to learn lines from a script to perform?
• Yes and your memory capacity will develop over time. This is a key skill for the
industry and GCSE prepares you for memory and multitasking skills whilst
performing
Do we have to rehearse at break/afterschool?
• On the approach to practical exams the expectation is you/your group meets to
rehearse your performance. This is to finish the performance, raise the quality
and achieve your fullest potential. Making quality drama is time consuming and
reflects the working conditions of the industry