The Drama curriculum includes the study of influential styles, practitioners and theatre companies, drawing upon contemporary issues and material to which pupils can relate in the modern world. Pupils learn concepts, techniques and performance skills to present collaboratively devised group work. They also study set texts in depth from the point of view of performer and designer. The AQA Drama syllabus has three components as follows:
| Component 1 | Understanding Drama | Written Exam 40% |
| 3 Sections: A B C | Knowledge of theatre 4 questions on a set text 1 question: Live Theatre seen | 4 marks 44 marks 32 marks |
| Component 2 | Devising Drama | Practical, filmed, 40% |
| Performance skill Written / filmed log on process | 20 marks 60 marks | |
| Component 3 | Text in Practice | Practical, external examiner 20% |
| Performance of 2 extracts from a play studied in class | 2 x 20 marks 40 marks |
Pupils will
- Develop a personal interest in why drama matters and be inspired, moved and changed by studying a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study
- Work imaginatively and creatively in collaborative contexts, generating, developing and communicating ideas
- Consider and explore the impact of social, historical and cultural influences on drama texts and activities
- Reflect and evaluate their own and the work of others
- Develop and demonstrate competence in a range of practical, creative and performance skills
- Actively engage in the process of dramatic study in order to develop as effective and independent learns and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds
Information on the AQA course can be found: AQA | Drama | GCSE | GCSE Drama
Contact for further information
Nick Huntington, Director of Drama: nh@wellingtoncollege.org.uk