Programme of Study
Students studying GCSE Drama at Kingsmead follow the Edexcel syllabus. The course will undergo changes in teaching from 2009, but the following notes relate to the syllabus currently taught to Yrs 10 and 11. The course is divided as follows
Paper 1 Unit 1 - 30%
Practical exploration of an issue with a supporting written portfolio. Internally assessed and externally moderated
Paper 1 Unit 2 - 30%
Practical exploration of a play with a supporting written portfolio. Internally assessed and externally moderated
Paper 2 - 40%
Performance candidates will rehearse and perform either a devised or scripted piece of drama in a group.
Performance support candidates will work with one group to produce an element of the work in either lighting, sound, costume and makeup or set. They must also produce a supporting written portfolio and complete a 5min viva on their work.
Externally assessed by a visiting examiner.
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Autumn |
Autumn |
Year 10 |
BTEC DRAMA
Understanding Drama Unit –
War or Human Disasters |
BTEC DRAMA
Understanding Drama Unit –
Pantomime |
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Spring |
Spring |
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BTEC DRAMA
Devising Unit –
TiE Piece – Road Safety |
BTEC DRAMA
Devising Unit –
Using stimuli |
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Summer |
Summer |
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BTEC DRAMA
Scripted Plays Unit –
Find Me |
BTEC DRAMA
Scripted Plays Unit –
Stags and Hens |
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Year 11 |
Autumn |
Autumn |
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EXAM Paper 1 unit 1 (30%)
Issue - Domestic Violence
3000word accompanying portfolio |
EXAM Paper 1 unit 2 (30%)
Text ‘Blood Brothers’ W Russell
3000word accompanying portfolio |
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Spring |
Spring |
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EXAM preparation for Paper 2.
Practical examination
Approximately 20mins performance which can be devised or script.
Or
Technical option of Sound, lighting, set or costume and make up with accompanying portfolio. |
Continuation of EXAM Paper 2 - (60%)
Performance to external examiner |
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Summer |
Summer |
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Study Leave |
Study Leave |
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