DRAMA

EXAMINED USING 9-1 GRADES EXAM BOARD: OCR SYLLABUS NUMBER: J316

ASSESSMENT: 40% EXAMINATION 60% NON EXAM-BASED

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

You will learn a full range of drama skills through practical workshops and experience working with scripts and using improvisation to devise your own drama. You will perform regularly throughout the course.

GCSE Drama involves:

working imaginatively and creatively in collaborative contexts, generating, developing and communicating ideas.

considering and exploring the impact of social, historical and cultural influences on drama texts and activities. team. your creative talents.

reflecting on and documenting your own work and the work of others, in preparation for the examination.

developing and demonstrating competence in a range of practical, creative, written and performance skills.

developing a basis for your future role as an active citizen in employment and society, as well as for the possible further study of drama.

learning how to critique and write about live theatre, developing the language of theatre and learning how to analyse and evaluate your

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU NEED TO:

be enthusiastic.

be prepared to work well in a

enjoy performing and exploring work and that of others. enjoy watching and critiquing the work of others, including professional productions.

have good written and spoken communication skills and willingness to take constructive criticism.

CGA PATHWAY

KS5: A-level Theatre Studies

HIGHER EDUCATION: University

An A-level in drama is essential for anyone who wants to apply to drama school. It is also a great subject for building confidence and public speaking skills.