Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Subjects

Drama - GCSE

The course builds upon the diversity of skills introduced and developed during KS3. It enables students to develop their practical skills in drama and to enhance their appreciation and understanding of drama and a range of play texts.

The course is ideal for any student:

• who wishes to develop their interest, skills and enjoyment of drama through active participation in creating, performing and responding to plays
• who enjoys or shows interest in aspects of technical theatre
• who wishes to study AS and A2 Drama and Theatre Studies.

During the course students will be involved in researching and improvising themes and issues that can be explored practically through a number of techniques and styles. It is envisaged that these will be prepared for performance, with students assuming responsibility for most elements of production through guidance and advice. Students will also be able to select a specialist skill for assessment, ranging from acting to set design, lighting and costume in both scripted and unscripted work.

Students will also be given the opportunity to see professional theatre productions in order to prepare them for the written unit on their response to live theatre, considering the practical skills involved.

In addition one play will be studied from a practical perspective, concentrating on both performance and design skills. This may be considered for full or workshop production.

Students are also encouraged to make an active contribution towards the extra-curricular drama within the school.

Examination Board

AQA

Derivation of Final Grade

Practical & Theoretical Coursework 60%
Externally set written examination 40%