Key Stage 4

Drama GCSE is a very popular option and our results have remained consistently high over the past few years.

Pupils on the GCSE in Drama can expect to explore advanced Explorative Strategies and specialised use of the Mediums, whilst also examining:

  • character and plot
  • style and genre
  • acting techniques and methods
  • popular theatre practitioners
  • script work

The exam board used by the Drama department is AQA

KS4 Drama Scheme of Work Overview

Term Year 10 Year 11
1 & 2 Introduction to GCSE
Skill Building
Improvisation
Script work
Bouncers by Godber
Shakers by Godber and Thornton
3 & 4 Script work
Heroin Lies – by Wayne Defny
Improvisation
Based on WW2 and Anne Frank
5 Improvisation and mini project Exam Revision
6 Skill building and mini project