Year 9 Options Information Evening 20th January 2015

“So, what is GCSE Drama all about?”

Physically exploring topics and text.

Gaining skills in • Problem solving• Communication• Team work• Research skills• Independent learning• Creativity• Analysis• Diplomacy• Abstract thinking

Links with and supports English,Sociology, Art, Technology, Music, Media, Psychology and History.

Understanding a little more aboutOurselves, others and the world around us.

“How is it assessed?”

Unit 1–Improvisation Practical - Taking part in workshopscentred around a theme or issue.+ Documentary evidence

Unit 2 – Scriptwork Practical - Exploring ways of making a play script work on stage.+ Documentary evidence+ Play Review

Unit 3 - Final Performance Creating and performing a play from an existing script or one you have created yourselves.

“Will I enjoy it?”

Yes if….

• You want to study a subject that is both practical and creative.

• You have enjoyed the drama work in the school so far.

• You have taken part onstage or backstage in a production. (This is always a bonus)

• You enjoy creating performance pieces and/or designing technical aspects.

• You enjoy the challenge of working as part of a team!

“Ok, but how does it follow on from whatI have learned before?”

• The style of work is directly linked to the work completed at key stage 3.

• You will develop your improvisation and acting skills to a higher level.

• You will also look at plays in more detail and look at different ways of bringing a script alive on stage.

Arts AdministratorSpecial Effects ProgrammerElectrical TechnicianDrama TherapistLawyerTeacher/ProfessorCommunity Development ConsultantTheatre HistorianCuratorPlaywrightJournalist/Editor, Theatre Critic, ResearcherFundraiser, Publicist/Press Agent, Museum EducatorDirector, Producer, CinematographerActor/Performer, Sound Engineer, Sound TechnicianStage Manager, Lighting TechnicianGraphic Artist/Layout ArtistSet Designer, Costume DesignerDisplay Advertising RepresentativeGraphic Arts Camera Operator Artist

Childcare workerCoach

Court reporterDancer

DesignerDisc jockey

DoctorHuman resources assistant

JudgeLandscape architect

BarristerMusician

NursePhotographerPolice officer

PoliticianPsychologistEstate agent

Recreation and fitness workerRecreational therapist

ReporterSocial worker

TeacherMarketing

Writer

“…Yes, fine but what can I actually do with Drama in the long run?”

Any career involving dealing with people. Any career involving communicating ideas.

Any career involving design, aesthetics and presentation. Any career… at all!