Examination Board | xxx

Specification Code | xxx

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Subject Content

 

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Assessment Details

Year 9 will experience skills required for KS4 Dance, which covers the following components.

The subject content for GCSE Drama is divided into three components: 

 

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Additional Equipment Recommended

• Students will need a box-file to keep their work in.  This should be divided using plastic wallets into the following sections: Understanding Theatre: set play The Devising, Texts in Practice.  It is also a good idea for students to keep a pen in their folder, but they can bring this into each lesson if they prefer.
• Students will need to buy a copy of their set play and a live performance and scripts are available from the school shop. 
• Students must see a live performance at least once throughout their course - opportunities for this are provided through a school trip once a year.
• It is highly recommended that students attend trips to see their set play.
• For performances, students may choose to provide their own props/ costume if they feel that what we have available within the department is not suitable.
• Students will be expected to attend extra rehearsals in preparation for their performances - these may be at lunchtime, after school and include a weekend rehearsal before their exam. (A letter with information will be sent as required)
• On practical exam days, students will be expected to stay throughout the duration of the exam. This is likely to continue after the school day (fair warning will be given, and a letter will be sent home).

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What can I do to support my child at home?

• Help students by running lines with them for their scripted performance
• Take students to see performances at local theatres.

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Recommended Resources for the Course

Websites

• Exam board - specification - 
• Exam board – past papers - 
• Revision notes websites - 

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Teaching Staff

Head of Performing arts

Miss Mayhew - jmayhew@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk