GCSE Drama
- In 2001 Gobstoppers Theatre Company became a recognised school for education and began to teach GCSE drama to the students who wanted to take drama outside of the school environment , take more than two arts based subjects or those who wished to tale a GCSE a year early.
- Past GCSE results have been outstanding, with 100% A-C grades. In 2011 we received 92% A* – A and 8% B grade.
- The EDEXCEL syllabus takes two years to complete and is broken into three units.
UNIT ONE – Drama Exploration
30% of the final grade
Investigating a Stimuli (20% Practical & 10% Written)
Documentary response (maximum 2000 words)
30% of the final grade
Investigating a Stimuli (20% Practical & 10% Written)
Documentary response (maximum 2000 words)
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UNIT TWO – Exploring Play Texts
30% of the final grade
The study of a play / text (20% Practical & 10% Written)
Documentary response to practical exploration (maximum 1000 words)
Documentary response to live theatre (maximum 2000 words)
The study of a play / text (20% Practical & 10% Written)
Documentary response to practical exploration (maximum 1000 words)
Documentary response to live theatre (maximum 2000 words)
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UNIT THREE – Drama Performance
40% Practical Examination
Performance examination. There is no written exam!!
40% Practical Examination
Performance examination. There is no written exam!!
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