1. Developing your knowledge of drama and theatre as:
GCSE DRAMA
Developing your knowledge of drama and theatre as:
A performer, designer and audience member

2. There are 3 components to GCSE drama
DEVISING DRAMA
40% assessed by teacher
Creating and performing an original
drama
Two
TEXTS IN PRACTISE
20% assessed by visiting examiner
You will work in a group to bring a text from page to stage
Three
UNDERSTANDING DRAMA
40% - written exam
You will practically explore the set text and answer based on this.
You will evaluate theatre as a member of the audience

3. Why take GCSE drama?
You are interested in drama in 6th form or at University, or a career in the arts. You enjoy group work and practical work and want an option that is a bit different. Drama helps you develop valuable skills for the workplace- any career that involves people and communicating with people – shop worker, social worker, lawyer, teacher, doctor

4. “I don’t want to be an actor so why should I take GCSE Drama?”
THE 8 most important qualities of ‘s top employees.
Being a good coach
Communicating and listening well
Possessing insight into other people ( including those
who have different opinions and values to you)
Having empathy with and supporting your colleagues
Being a critical thinker
Problem solving skills
Being able to make connections across complex ideas
Expertise in STEM
Skills that you develop in GCSE and employers and universities will recognise