Drama

Our aim in Drama is to help pupils to explore the world around them and to ignite their creativity, passion and interest in drama and the theatre.

Pupils are given the opportunity to develop their understanding of drama practitioners and performance styles. They will experience live theatre and have the opportunity to be involved in school productions. Pupils will consider aspects of theatrical design, including costume and set design, music and lighting. There is a strong emphasis on developing oracy and confidence.

In Drama, pupils are required to make independent decisions and be self-critical, but also take into consideration the thoughts, feelings and ideas of others.

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
  • Greek Theatre
  • Commedia De Art
  • Shakespeare
  • Melodrama
  • Naturalism
  • Epic Theatre
  • Physical Theatre
  • Theatre in Education
  • Scripted Performance

Assessment

Formal Assessment takes place at the end of each Half-Term.

Assessment at Key Stage 4

GCSE Drama 601/8575/2

Overview Focus
Component 1 – Understanding Drama
  • Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre
  • Study of one set play from a choice of nine
  • Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers

How it’s assessed

  • Written exam: 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Open book
  • 80 marks
  • 40% of GCSE
Overview Focus
Component 2 – Devising Drama
  • Process of creating devised drama
  • Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer or designer)
  • Analysis and evaluation of own work

How it’s assessed

  • Devising log (60 marks)
  • Devised performance (20 marks)
  • 80 marks in total
  • 40% of GCSE
Component 3 – Texts in Practice (practical)
  • Performance of two extracts from one play (students may contribute as performer or designer)

How it’s assessed

  • Performance of Extract 1 (20 marks) and Extract 2 (20 marks)
  • 40 marks in total
  • 20% of GCSE

Enrichment

Pupils will have the opportunity to take part in various opportunities in school and in out of school settings. For example, school performances, talent shows, Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge.

Useful resources and revision support

AQA Exam Board
BBC Bitesize
Quizlet
Seneca Learning

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