GCSE DRAMA    

Audition Dates for 08/09 Course:  

Tuesday 8th July 6 - 8pm

or

Monday 1st September 6 -8pm                                         

Open to all ages 13 - 18, in school year 9 and above.

To book an audition place or for further information about the course please contact Ana Little on 020 8444 4544 or follow the contact us link.

This course looks at Drama as a practical subject, developing skills of improvisation, role play, script and performance. An intellectual approach is necessary in terms of selecting the appropriate drama form to express an issue or an idea. 

There are many strands to the course: 

Performance skills, speech and movement 

The study of text in a working context 

Working creatively in groups of different sizes 

Creating a piece of drama for a particular audience 

Examining the language of drama, i.e... space, movement and words 

Understanding the importance and use of set design, lighting, costume and make up 

Written work in order to evaluate your own work, that of others and that of productions you may see 

This will enable students to: 

Respond creatively to various stimuli 

Create their own performances 

Adopt and sustain a role Develop imagination and self confidence 

Gain personal skills Work with others 

The course takes place over one school year (3 terms) and classes will be held once a week for two hours, however at assessment times the sessions will be extended and extra ones organised to accommodate the extra coursework and towards the final performance. Students can expect to attend at least one play during the course, which will be arranged by the Centre. Students may wish to attend more performances, and we will help in attaining cheaper group bookings where possible.

Course Structure: 

Teacher assessed Coursework 60% 

Students will cover two units with three pieces of coursework in each. 

Devised Performance 40% 

Externally assessed practical examination 

This will enable students to: 

Respond creatively to various stimuli 

Create their own performances 

Adopt and sustain a role 

Develop imagination and self confidence 

Gain personal skills Work with others 

By the nature of the course, drama promotes equal opportunities to all in terms of gender, ethnic background and avoids religious, political or any other form of bias.

EXAMINING BOARD:        EDEXCEL 

CLASS DETAILS:               1 year course run Tuesdays, from 6.00pm – 8.00pm

FEES:                                £150.00 per term (3 terms in total) 

                                          £50.00 non-refundable exam entry fee  

                                          £35.00 year membership to the Centre