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GCSE Drama
Advance Information
Please note, there is no change to the structure of the Component 3: Interpreting Theatre written exam paper. In Section A, the extract based questions will be assessed out of a total of 30 marks, and the wider knowledge question will be assessed out of 15 marks. Section B will be assessed out of a total of 15 marks.
Optional e-submission
This subject uses OPTIONAL e-submission. For information on e-submissions and a video walk through guide to the process of uploading files please visit our e-submissions page.
For the attention of centres studying DNA Dennis Kelly as their set text within Section A of Component 3: Interpreting Theatre.
A circular containing information about the page number references for the text within the 2022 examination can be found here.
Teaching: Sep 2016
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Our Eduqas GCSE Drama qualification is an exciting, inspiring and practical course. The specification promotes involvement in and enjoyment of drama, as performers and/or designers. Learners will also attend live theatre performance allowing them to become informed and thoughtful audience members.
By taking part in all these activities, learners will develop a range of essential life skills which will help them succeed in any career they choose.
Why study Drama?
The Eduqas GCSE in Drama offers a broad and coherent course of study which enables learners to:
- apply knowledge and understanding when making, performing and responding to drama
- explore performance texts, understanding their social, cultural and historical context including the theatrical conventions of the period in which they were created
- develop a range of theatrical skills and apply them to create performances
- work collaboratively to generate, develop and communicate ideas
- develop as creative, effective, independent and reflective learners able to make informed choices in process and performance
- contribute as an individual to a theatrical performance
- reflect on and evaluate their own work and that of others
- develop an awareness and understanding of the roles and processes undertaken in contemporary professional theatre practice
- adopt safe working practices.
The Eduqas Drama GCSE is an exciting, inspiring and practical course. The specification 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.
Learners will investigate a practitioner or genre of drama, work collaboratively to develop ideas to communicate meaning and experiment with dramatic conventions, forms and techniques to produce and realise a piece of original theatre. They will also have the opportunity to participate in the performance of an extract from a play text. Learners will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of drama, including their ability to interpret texts for performance, in a written examination. However, in preparation for this assessment, learners are encouraged to study their chosen text practically as a performer, designer and director.
This specification builds on subject content which is typically taught at key stage 3 and provides a suitable foundation for the study of drama at either AS or A level. In addition, the specification provides a coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study for learners who do not progress to further study in this subject.
- Learners are given the opportunity to develop their appreciation of drama as actors, designers and directors, developing a wide range of key skills throughout their study through carefully selected texts.
- Through the use of practical work, learners will be able to concentrate on areas of drama which best suit their ability and skills such as acting or design.
- Teachers have the opportunity to teach the artistic intentions of theatre practitioners and/or theatre companies which are best suited to their learners.
E-Submission
This subject uses e-submission for the submission of candidate work to EDUQAS for moderated or assessed units/components. For more information and guidance on the process please visit the e-submission webpage
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WJEC/EDUQAS ENDORSED TITLES
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WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama (New spec from Sept 2016) | 978-1-908682-88-8 | Gary Nicholas |
WJEC/EDUQAS NON-ENDORSED TITLES
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WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama: Study & Revision Guide | 978-1-912820-27-6 | Rachel Knightley |
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