The umbrella of Performing Arts covers a wide range of areas, from dance and drama to set and costume design. In Key Stage 3 we cover all areas within lesson time leaving you to choose a specialism in Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Building confidence and independence is particularly important in Performing Arts.
GCSE (Years 10 & 11)
GCSE Drama is an exciting, inspiring and practical course. It promotes involvement in and enjoyment of drama as performers and/or designers. Additionally, it provides opportunities to attend live theatre performances and to develop skills as informed and thoughtful audience members.
Examining body: EDUQAS
Component 1: Devising Theatre 40% of qualification
Pupils will be assessed on either acting or design and participate in the creation, development and performance of a piece of devised theatre.
Assessment method:
- A realisation of their piece of devised theatre
- A portfolio of supporting evidence
- An evaluation of the final performance or design
Component 2: Performing from a Text 20% of qualification
Externally assessed by a visiting examiner, assessed on either acting or design.
Pupils will study two extracts from the same performance text and will participate in one performance using sections of text from both extracts.
Component 3: Interpreting Theatre 40% of qualification
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Section A: Set Text
A series of questions on one set text.
Section B: Live Theatre Review
One question, from a choice of two, requiring analysis and evaluation of a given aspect of a live theatre production seen during the course.
