GCSE Drama has been an incredibly popular and successful subject at Avon Valley for several years . Course Content The course will be divided in 3 components as follows ; Component 1 – Understanding Drama ( 40 % final mark )
What is assessed ? � Knowledge and Understanding of Drama and Theatre � Study of a set text – ‘ Blood Brothers ’ by Willy Russell � Analysis and evaluation of the work of a live performance
How is this assessed ? � “ Open book ” written examination – 1hr 45min � Section A multiple questions ( 4 marks ) � Section B four questions on the set text extracts given by exam board of the studies text by the centre ( Blood Brothers ) ( 44 marks ) � Section C one question on the works of theatre-makers based on the live performance you visit with your centre ( 32 marks )
Component 2 – Devising Drama – Practical ( 40 % final mark )
What is assessed ? � Process of creating Drama through a devising process � Performance of devised � Analysis and evaluation of their own work
How is this assessed ? � Devising Log ( 60 marks ) � Devised Performance ( 20 marks )
Component 3 – Texts in Practice – Practical ( 20 % final mark )
What is assessed ? Perform two extracts from the play studies by the Centre ( Metamorphosis )
How is this assessed ? Both extracts performed are worth 20 marks each ( 40 marks ) This exam is performed in front of an examiner ( no teacher assessment )
Contact Staff : Ms Wheatley
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