The Corsham School Options Booklet

DRAMA
BOARD: EDUQAS C690QS
Text based performance 20%
Devised performance 40%
Written exam – 40%
WHAT IS GCSE DRAMA ALL ABOUT?
The course combines practical explorations, independent and
group work, research, performance and written evaluations.
THE GCSE DRAMA COURSE IS IN THREE PARTS:
Component One: 40% Devising Theatre
You will devise a piece of drama based on a range of externally
set stimuli, linking to a key theme or issue. During this process,
you will apply a variety of explorative strategies to practically
explore your ideas. You will use a range of rehearsal techniques
to develop these ideas, before refining them for performance.
You will write notes of 900 words, to document your process
and decision making.
You will perform your piece to an audience and it will be filmed.
You will write an evaluation of your piece under controlled
conditions.
Component Two: 20% Performance from text
You will use a variety of drama mediums to practically explore
play-texts for performance. In groups of 2- 4 you will read a
range of plays, explore characters, themes and plot lines and will
edit the script to create a final piece.
You will perform this piece in front of an external examiner.
Component Three: 40% Interpreting theatre
This is a written exam lasting 1hr 30mins.
In section A, you will answer a range of questions based on the
set text – The IT by Vivienne Frenzmann. You will study the set
text thoroughly during your GCSE course. We will explore
acting, directing, sound design, lighting design, costume
design and set design.
In Section B, you will write a long answer review based on a live
performance that you have seen during the course.
We will see at least one live performance and take part in
professional workshops throughout the course
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