Ryton Parents – Year 9 Options – Drama

GCSE Drama is all about understanding what it is like to put yourself in somebody else’s shoes. You will play many parts in different situations. You will have the opportunity to create your own work, as well as look at plays written by other people. During the course there are regular trips to local theatres and the chance to work with national and international practitioners. The course is in three parts:

Part 1 You will learn to use Drama skills and techniques to express your feelings and ideas about a range of issues.

Part 2 You will look at a play to see how a playwright expresses his/her ideas about a theme or topic, and explore ways of making the play work on stage.

Part 3 You will have the choice of being involved in the performance of a play from an existing script or from one you create yourself.

Mode of Assessment

The 60% coursework part of the course consists of practical performance work and a written notebook of evidence.

The examination for GCSE Drama is a practical performance worth 40% of the marks.

Two units of practical coursework 60%

Unit 1 This is about using drama to explore themes in response to at least two different texts chosen from different times and cultures. This is accompanied by supporting documentary evidence.

Unit 2 This is about exploring a complete and substantial play from the point of view of directors and performers, accompanied by a portfolio of appropriate supporting documentary evidence.

This part of the course is marked by your teacher and externally moderated.

Examination 40%

This is a practical examination of a performing role within the context of the performance of a play to an audience.

This part of the course is externally assessed.

Contact: Mrs. C. Franklin