Garth Hill College - KS4 Options Handbook 2024 - Flipbook - Page 22
Drama GCSE
Subject Leader: Mrs A Raby
Board and Syllabus: AQA (8261)
Course Outline
The course is largely practical encompassing many areas of drama, including theatre, acting, devising, scripts,
actors and some design elements. Pupils will work with different genres when exploring text and also address
new ideas and issues through a variety of performance styles. It is compulsory for pupils to attend theatrical
productions outside of school times in order for them to complete their written exam (Component 1).
Pupils are formally assessed every half term on their practical performances, throughout the course leading
up to their actual examinations. Assessment will always be based on practical AND written work.
Component 1: Written Paper: 40% of total marks.
The paper is set and marked by the Examination Board.
Candidates are required to answer 3 compulsory sections:
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Section A: Theatre Roles and Terminology.
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Section B: Study of a set text.
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Section C: Live Theatre Production.
Component 2: Devising Drama: 40% of total marks
This is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA.
Candidates are required to complete 2 assessment tasks:
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Produce an individual Devising Log documenting the devising process.
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Contribute to a final devised duologue or group performance
Candidates contribution may be acting, lighting, sound, set design, costume or puppetry
Component 3 – Texts in Practice: 20% of the GCSE and is marked by AQA.
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Candidates are required to complete 2 assessment tasks:
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Study and present a key extract (monologue, duologue or group) from a play chosen by the
candidate.
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Study and present a second key extract (monologue, duologue or group) from the same play.
This course is suitable for pupils who:
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enjoy acting or performing to an audience and want to develop their skills further.
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want to learn how to build their own pieces of Drama.
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are interested in learning about a wide variety of theatre genre and styles.
GCSE Drama is an opportunity for pupils to discover new and exciting concepts. It is hard work and
demanding, but if you have a genuine and committed approach towards the subject, it is great fun and
rewarding. Your personal development and confidence will be extended and enhanced for life!
All candidates should have a willingness to perform and should bring energy, enthusiasm and effort to every
lesson in order to fully succeed.
It is a compulsory requirement for all candidates to see live theatre. Opportunities will be provided
throughout the duration of the course.
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