Drama
Course Title: Drama
Exam Board: Eduqas
Qualification: GCSE
About the course
Taking Drama at GCSE will allow you to develop transferable skills: communication, creativity, confidence, teamwork and lateral thinking, all things that will benefit you in the future. You will also deepen your empathy for others and better understand the communities that surround you. ‘You are the product you are hoping someone will invest in, be so good they can’t ignore you’, Drama will allow you to do this.
How it is assessed
Component 1: Devised Drama – Internally assessed, externally moderated (40% of GCSE)
- Practical exam (10%)
- Portfolio (20%)
- Evaluation of performance (10%)
Component 2: Text in Practise – Externally assessed by visiting examiner (20% of GCSE)
- Performance of text
Component 3: Understanding Theatre (40% of GCSE)
- Interpreting theatre written exam