SUBJECT AIM
IGCSE Drama is a dynamic exploratory course that develops self-expression, creativity, analysis and evaluation skills through practical and written assessment. Across two-years, students are given the opportunity to enquire, explore and create theatre while being exposed to a wide range of Drama theorists, genres and scripts from iconic playwrights. Through studying IGCSE Drama, students will enhance their communication skills, develop their confidence and self-esteem, take risks, learn to work collaboratively and independently to solve problems and justify their contributions and ideas. Students will learn about the world around them as well as exploring a variety of cultures and contexts through a range of stimuli and research tasks all while developing their personal resilience, critical minds and having fun!
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
- A01: Understanding repertoire – interpreting and realising scripted theatre
- AO2: Devising – devise dramatic material and be able to adapt and reflect
- AO3: Acting – performance skills and ability to communicate with an audience
HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED
Component 1 Written Examination – 40% | Component 2 Practical – 60% |
The question paper is made up of three sections – · 6-8 short answers an unseen extract from a play. · One essay style answer from the play we have studied. · One essay style answer based on their original devised piece. | You will be practically assessed on three performances: · Solo monologue performance from a published play. · One group performance from an extract from a play script. · One original group performance devised from a stimulus. |
WHAT THIS SUBJECT CAN LEAD TO
- Lawyer/ Barrister, Broadcast Journalist, Writer, Actor, Director, Designer, Public Relations, Performer, Political Careers, Sales, Cinematographer, Choreographer, Counsellor/Therapist, Critic, Hospitality, Business Management and Teacher just to name a few!
Please click on the arrow for a detailed breakdown:
THE LEARNING JOURNEY FOR DRAMA | ||||
Unit / Block of work | Key Episodes / Questions | Additional Detail | Length of time. | Learner Attribute(s) |
Exploring Stimuli | Devising | What is stimuli? | 1/2 Term | Comunicator |
Collaborative Planning | Devising process | Risk taker | ||
Rehearsal | Performance skills | Reflective | ||
Performance | Collaboration | |||
Reflection | ||||
Scripted Play Texts | Reading the Play | The Crucible by Arthur Miller | 1/2 Term | Inquier |
Practical Exploration | Performance Skills | Thinker | ||
Group Performance | Directing language | Communicator | ||
Reflection | Balanced | |||
Exploring Practitioners | Practitioners | Bertolt Brecht | Knowledgable | |
Applying Theatre Theory | Stanislavski | 1 Term | ||
Performance | Frantic Assembly | |||
Reflection | Designer, Director and Performer | |||
Y10 Written Exam | Exploring an Extract | Exam prep | Reflective | |
Writing about Devising | Ass week | Knowledgable | ||
Review & Reflect | ||||
Y10 Performance Exam | Devising from a stimuli | Political / social – stimuli | T3. | Communicator |
Group work | Real-life links | Knowledgable | ||
Cue sheets | Theatre and live performance | Caring |
THE LEARNING JOURNEY FOR DRAMA | ||||
Unit / Block of work | Key Episodes / Questions | Additional Detail | Length of time. | Learner Attribute(s) |
Practical Exam: Monologue | Research | Style and genre | 6 weeks | Knowledgable |
Staging and directing | Solo performance | Communicator | ||
Rehearsal | Becoming a character | Risk taker | ||
Performance | Reflective | |||
Practical Exam: Scripted Performance | Script analysis | Group performance | 1/2 Term | Communicator |
Collaboartion | Directing skills | Balanced | ||
Directing | Line recall | Principled | ||
Rehearsal | Characterisation | Thinker | ||
Performance | ||||
Practical Exam: Devising | Stimuli | Collaboration | 1/2 Term | Caring |
Real-life links | Devising skills | Knowledgable | ||
Live performance | Imagination | Risk Taker | ||
Practitioners | Inquirer | |||
Written Exam | Extract Exploration | Two scripts | 8 weeks | Knowledgable |
Writing about Devising | 3 sections | Principled | ||
Reflective |