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Drama

About

GCSE Drama introduces students to a wide variety of genres and practitioners. GCSE Drama encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and become effective and independent learners. With the focus on working imaginatively, collaborating creatively and communicating effectively, GCSE Drama provides a solid foundation for further Drama studies and vocational opportunities.

Students will create performances based on different stimuli and will develop their acting and analytical skills. It is a course suitable for all students who enjoy performing and watching plays.

Specification

Component 1 Devising Drama – 40% 

Creation of an original devised performance (10%)

Written log – written (30%)

Component 2 Performance from Text – 20% 

Performance of a scripted play

Component 3 Understanding Drama – 40% 

1 hour 45 min written exam

Knowledge of Drama

Study of a set text

Evaluation of a live production

Exam Board

EDEXCEL

Assessment Format

40% terminal examination

20% performance exam

40% controlled assessment  (combination of written and practical)

Grade method

9-1

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5 Year Drama Curriculum
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National Curriculum Strands Drama

How to revise

2025

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Drama - 2025 Question a Day
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Drama Task 1 - 20 minute task
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Drama Task 2 - 20 minute task
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Drama Task 3 - 20 minute task
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Drama Task 4 - 20 minute task
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Drama Task 5 - 20 minute task
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Drama Revision

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