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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY TEXTILES cont.
SKILLS REQUIRED
● Creativity and an ability to design and create innovative solutions ● Confidence in using a range of material ● Good communication, organisational and ICT skills are an advantage
SPECIFICATION LINK
GCSE
FURTHER STUDY
A Level Fashion and Textiles provides a foundation for students wishing to follow a career in the fashion industry, interior design and the textiles industry. Due to the creative nature of the subject, this course could also lead to further studies in Product Design and Art Design.
DRAMA
GCSE
‘Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere’ – Albert Einstein This course will enable students to explore a wide range of themes and issues through the use of a variety of dramatic strategies. Students will create, perform and respond to drama informed by their theoretical knowledge of drama and theatre. Many students find that theatre helps them develop the skills that are essential to speak in front of large audiences. This course will help students to understand how to appraise situations, think outside the box and be more confident. Students will learn to trust their ideas and abilities. Confidence gained from learning drama skills applies to school, career, and life.
COURSE CONTENT Year 10
● Introduction to Drama and Theatre - Development of performance, design, analysis and evaluation skills. The study of communication, leadership, creativity and collaboration techniques ● Component 1: Understanding Drama - Students will study a set text,‘Blood Brothers ‘ by Willy Russell ● Component 2: Devising Drama
Year 11
● Component 1: Understanding Drama - Students will complete a live theatre production review and review the set text studied in Year 10. ● Component 3: Texts in Practice - Students will complete a performance on two extracts from a set text.
ASSESSMENT
Year 10
Component 2: Devising Drama (40%) Practical process of creating and evaluating devised drama. This section of the course is internally assessed and externally moderated by AQA examiners.
Year 11
Component 3: Texts in Practice (20%). Performance of two extracts from one play. Component 1: Understanding Drama (40%). Written examination: 1hr45min.
SKILLS REQUIRED
The ability to work independently and as part of a group are essential. Drama and Theatre stimulates imagination, encourages a spirit of enquiry and builds confidence, teambuilding and leadership skills through group work. To be successful students will need to be committed, driven and passionate.
