Drama Option subject Why Drama?
You will enjoy GCSE Drama if you want to study a subject that is both practical and creative. As well as developing your performance ability, you will acquire skills in problem-solving, leadership and teamwork. Drama helps you to be more self- confident and is highly valued by all employers because of this. It can lead to a career not just in performance, but also in any job that involves meeting people face to face. GCSE Drama is not simply about academic achievement — students learn skills that will stay with them for life. What will you study? You will: Discover practitioners such as Stanislavski, Brecht and Frantic Assembly Improve your acting skills in both group devised and scripted performances, as well as individual monologue performances Explore a variety of theatre from different times, places and cultures Develop and refine your organisational, directorial, time management and leadership skills Gain confidence in a variety of forms of presentation Focus on speaking and listening skills such as projection and diction Watch high quality dramatic performances both in and out of school Examine plays as performers, directors and designers Specific requirements: A creative imagination
Sensitivity to others Lots of enthusiasm A desire to succeed
Examinations
Exam board
Coursework - 3 practical elements (60%) Paper 1 (2h 30)
Cambridge International (IGCSE)
26
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