Drama

 

 

Percentage of total GCSE marks:

 

60% - ongoing coursework leading on to Year 11.

 

Number of pieces of coursework and their titles:

 

Two pieces (the written portfolio) (Unit One and Two).

Two pieces of practical coursework (Unit One and Two).

A final practical piece marked by an external examiner.

 

Summary of what the coursework involves:

 

See above.

 

Which months the coursework is tackled:

 

Y10 January onwards – Unit Two.

Y11 September – Unit One.

Final examination April 2008 – begins in January Y11.

 

When coursework is due to be handed in:

 

Unit Two (Summer Term) Y10.

Unit One (Christmas Term) Y11.

 

Some tips for producing good coursework:

 

Ø   Start it early and take lots of notes in the lessons.

Ø   Extra lunch time sessions to help with written coursework – take the opportunities.

 

How parents can support their son/daughter with coursework:

 

Ø   If it is possible, take them to the theatre and discuss the play afterwards.  We have at least four or five productions in school each year and these productions area always discussed in the lessons.  Watching others work will always help them with ideas for their own work.

 

Ø   If you have time, look over their written projects.

 

What help the department provides:

 

We have extra lessons at lunchtimes to help students to improve the quality of their written work.  Please encourage them to attend these classes,  if you think they need help, as well as any extra rehearsals which may be set up.

 

How students should go about asking for further assistance if they feel help is needed:

 

See their teachers.  Discuss any problems.  We have one-to-one interviews with the students after each module where any problems are discussed and targets can be set.

 

Students set up their own extra rehearsals which are agreed by the group.  Students should take on board this responsibility and turn up for every rehearsal that has been organised.