GCSEDrama - 1916

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Overview

This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to gather knowledge and understanding of the genre, style and conventions, and of the historical, social and cultural influences that inform the way drama is devised and structured. The course is distinctive in that it emphasises and assesses drama process, as well as the final product and students will take on the perspective of Director, Designer and Performer.

By understanding the process involved in drama, students will improve their own performance skills, develop their imagination and the ability to create drama. The course allows students to progress either directly to employment, or to study for an Advanced level qualification.

Specification aims

The aims of this specification are to:

  • Develop students' knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre forms and processes.
  • Develop students' competence in the skills and techniques of drama.
  • Develop the ability to operate in a social art taking account of individuals, group and subject needs.
  • Develop the ability to conduct a dramatic exploration, and from this communicate an outcome to an audience.
  • Develop the ability to evaluate their work and that of others.