GCSE (for first teaching in 2009) Drama - J315

Units

We've summarised the course details and the assessment objectives for GCSE Drama.

Unit title and description

Assessment
incl. duration

Weighting
Unit A581: From Page to Stage
  • Explore how a published text is animated and brought to life for an audience.

Controlled test (10 hours) stemming from workshops

Assessed on performance and notebook

Moderated by post

30%
Unit A582: Drama in the Making
  • Explore the key principles and concepts of devising a piece of drama from stimulus material.

Controlled test (10 hours) stemming from workshops

Assessed on performance and notebook

Moderated by post

30%
Unit A583: From Concept to Creation
  • Realisation test
  • Explore the roles of deviser, designer, director and performer (devised), or performer (text extract), and realise a brief for one of these roles.

10-hour practical examination

Choice of four briefs that form the starting point for the creation of a performance or presentation

Examined externally by visit

40%

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Drama.

Learners are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of drama to generate, explore and develop ideas.

AO2

Apply practical skills to communicate in performance.

AO3

Analyse and evaluate their own work and that of others, using appropriate terminology.