KS4 DRAMA

At KS4 the curriculum offers two options, one is a pathway course and the other GCSE drama. Both courses further develop a range of theatrical skills and allows pupils to apply them to creative performances where they work collaboratively to generate, develop and communicate their ideas to target audiences. In doing so pupils develop as creative, effective, independent and reflective learners making informed choices in both process and performance.

 

KS4 Pathway Foundation Drama - Trinity College Qualification

Trinity’s graded Acting exams and Performance Certificates are designed to support candidates to develop a range of transferable 21st Century skills that can have a positive impact on both their education and future employment prospects.

 

At Morpeth we currently enter students for either the Grade 3 or Grade 4 group performance exam. For this exam pupils work in groups to devise a performance from a starting stimulus provided.

 

Assessment:

The exam assess the following skills through a range of contexts:

 

Performing audibly, clearly and accurately

Using vocal variations in pace, pitch and volume to create character and support narrative

Using physicality and space to create character and support narrative

An understanding of the material created, it’s connection with character and how the characters relate to each other

Communicating meaning and mood with an awareness of the audience

This is a nationally recognised qualification that will help you when applying to college or university or even getting a job.

 

KS4 GCSE Drama

The department follow the Eduqas GCSE Drama syllabus. Delivery of this curriculum is in accordance with the terms and regulations stipulated and upheld by the examination board. It has a three-component structure and students are assessed in practical performances, documented coursework and a public exam.

 

Pupils have the option to work practically as performers and/or designers for Component one and two of the GCSE course.  Pupils investigate a practitioner or genre of drama, they work collaboratively to develop ideas to communicate meaning and experiment with dramatic conventions, forms and techniques to produce and realise a piece of original theatre. They will also have the opportunity to participate in the performance of an extract from a play text. Pupils also demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of drama including their ability to interpret texts for performance, in a written examination for component three. Additionally, the GCSE provides opportunities to attend live theatre performances and to develop skills as informed and thoughtful audience members.

 

Assessment

Component One: Practical examination of a devised performance, based on the exploration of a stimulus provided by the exam board. This is supported by a written portfolio exploring the process of creating their final piece - Teacher assessed (40 %)

Component Two: Practical examination of a performance of a play text - External examiner assessed (20 %)

Component Three: Written examination on a set text and evaluation of a live performance. The current set text is The IT by Vivienne Franzmann - Public exam (40%)