Drama

Assessment

Component 1 (devised): Students will work in small groups to devise a piece of original drama. You will respond to a given stimuli then be supported to create your own challenging and contemporary piece of theatre. Your performance represents 10% of your overall GCSE with 30% based on a written portfolio which documents your process. Assessed by your teacher. Component 2 (scripted): You will work in a small group to present extracts from a published play. Your extracts might be group pieces or duologues. 20% of your GCSE, assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 3 (written exam): As part of the course you will study a set text - Pilot Theatre's adaptation of Noughts & Crosses - and go to see a piece of live theatre. In this written exam you will answer questions on the set text to suggest how you might stage it and prepare actor to perform. In a separate section you will evaluate the theatre production you went to see. 40% of your GCSE.