| GCSE Drama |
| This specification aims to give
students the opportunities to develop: |
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Creative and imaginative
powers, and the practical skills for communicating
and expressing |
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Ideas, feelings
and meanings in drama |
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Investigative,
analytical, experimental and interpretative
capabilities, aesthetic |
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Understanding
and critical skills |
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Understanding
of drama forms and awareness of contexts in
which they operate |
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Knowledge and
understanding of drama within a social, cultural
and historical context |
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Theatre Visits:
An essential part of studying Drama is seeing the many different types of theatre. This enables students to experience drama, as well as giving them ideas of how they could present something of their own. Visits are to current shows plus The Theatre Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe and backstage visits to the National Theatre. |
What will I learn?
The course demands practical, creative and communication skills in almost equal measure. You will extend your ability to create drama and theatre, either in a performing or production role. You will also be required to write about drama and to develop your powers of analysis to become an informed critic. The course will involve taking part in drama productions, as well as studying plays and playwrights. |
Is this the right subject for me?
You need to be curious about issues and ideas and have a creative instinct for communicating your views through drama. You may be keen on acting, writing or on the visual and technical side of theatre and wish to develop your skills in some or all of these areas. Equally you will be interested in going to the theatre to see plays performed by different theatre companies. |
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