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Drama
Examination Board Edexcel GCSE type GCSE Specification Number: 1GC0
Although it is preferable for students to have studied Drama in Year 9, this is not essential if an interest in Drama and a willingness to catch up can be demonstrated.
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What is GCSE Drama?
The course enables students to develop performance, design and devising skills. All students explore texts practically, work on text-based performances and devise an original piece of theatre. They will also develop their appreciation of live professional theatre as an audience member.
What skills are involved/developed through the courses?
In addition to developing performance and devising skills, students also have the option to develop design skills in theatre lighting, sound production, costume and puppetry if they wish. Whatever option they choose, with the emphasis on working co-operatively and creatively, students learn to collaborate, think analytically and evaluate effectively. They learn to pursue their own ideas, reflect and refine their efforts. Lessons are practical wherever possible and the department attaches importance to playing, experimenting and taking risks.
What sort of student does it suit and what will they get out of the course?
Drama is an excellent way to improve communication, problem-solving and analytical skills, increase confidence, resilience and, uniquely, to develop the capacity to work co-operatively and creatively with others. Drama is a subject that suits a wide range of students but particularly those who have a genuine interest in the ways in which meaning can be created through performance and design choices, who would like to develop their own skills as performers and/ or designers and who enjoying working as part of a team.
