Year 11 DRAMA Term of Study | Topic Covered | Assessments |
Autumn Term | Unit 3 SECTION A:
- Reading, examining, exploring and experimenting with the set text for study in Section A of Unit 3
- Examining and practically applying learning about the three major roles in theatre – director, designer, actor
- Applying learning to set questions and exam technique
SECTION B:
- Exploring the major themes, characters and content of pieces of live theatre
- Examining two key moments in relation to directing, designing and acting
- Applying learning to set questions and exam technique
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Final Exam- Worth 40% of overall GCSE |
Spring Term | Unit 2 Scripted Performance
- Smaller, setted ability groups to read, examine and explore a set play, chosen specifically for the candidate
- Examine and develop the character through the process of rehearsal and application of rehearsal exercises and techniques
- Outline of artistic intentions for the performance or design
- Final performance to be performed to a visiting examiner
- Actor & designer roles available for the scripted process
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–Explore, Rehearse & Perform Worth 20% of overall GCSE |
Summer Term | Unit 3 RECAP AND EXAMINATION PRACTICE - Written examination tends to take place during the first few weeks of May
| - Revision and opportunity to complete past papers
Final Exam- Worth 40% of overall GCSE |