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An introduction to the gcse drama devising log: supporting students in creating their written coursework log.
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Specification at a glance
- 3.1 Understanding drama
- 3.2 Devising drama
- 3.3 Texts in practice
- 3.4 Guidance on theatrical skills
- Scheme of assessment
- Non-exam assessment administration
- General administration
This qualification is linear. Linear means that students undertake all non-exam assessment (NEA) in the certification year and sit the written exam at the end of the course.
Subject content
The subject content details the knowledge, understanding and skills that students are expected to develop throughout the course of study.
The subject content for GCSE Drama is divided into three components:
- Understanding drama
- Devising drama
- Texts in practice
Guidance is also provided on the theatrical skills students will need to work on.
In the practical components students may specialise in performing, lighting, sound, set, costume and/or puppets.
Assessments
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| This component is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. |
Free choice of play but it must contrast with the set play chosen for Component 1 |
Extract 2 (20 marks) |
| This component is marked by AQA. |
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GCSE devising drama logbook exemplar
Subject: Drama
Age range: 14-16
Resource type: Assessment and revision
Last updated
8 March 2021
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Below is a high mark logbook exemplar for the devising drama component of GCSE drama.
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GCSE 91 rama OCR 21 Commentary Section 1 - Research and developing ideas The candidate made some link to the stimulus. There was some research but it was not detailed and there was no evidence to indicate how the research was going to be used to inform the drama being created. There was a brief description of initial thoughts.
Candidate Example Answers - GCSE Drama
Section 2: Development and collaboration. In this section students are expected to explain the process they undertook to refine their initial ideas and intentions into a final devised piece. The student must explain: how they developed and refined their own ideas and those of the pair/group. how they developed and refined the piece in rehearsal.
The Devising log evidence presented for assessment must be the student's own work. Details of admissible evidence types for the Devising log can be found below: Evidence for the Devising log must be one of the following: Suggested length per section. The Devising log must not exceed in total (evidence beyond this must not count towards the mark)
Introduction. This guide provides information and advice to teachers for to GCSE Drama Component 2 ( 8261/C). It contains practical guidance for the Devised performance, information on the Devising logs and details of our requirements when submitting student work.
Structure sheets and sentence starters to support learners to write their Devising Coursework (Log) for Component 2 of AQA's GCSE Drama. Fully customisable and adaptable to suit the needs of your learners/their performance piece. Perfect resource to support ECTs teaching the component for the first time or those teaching out of specialism.
This scheme of work suggests a simple structure and plan for the devising written unit, directly related to the creation of the piece itself, and focuses on an entirely written devising log. The maximum word count is 2500 with suggested sections of 650 to 800 words each. It covers the demands and suggested structure of each of the three sections; the process of linking research, development ...
AQA GCSE Drama- Course Structure Your GCSE Drama course is assessed though 3 separate blocks of learning called Components. These are: Component 1- Understanding Drama Component 2- Devising Drama Component 1- Text in Practice In this component you will sit a 1 hour 45 minute exam. In this component you will devise an original piece of theatre.
GCSE 91 rama OCR 1 Introduction This work has been produced by Drama students as part of their school curriculum time, studying how to devise drama using a stimulus. It offers teachers an insight into how the devising process can be recorded by students in their portfolio for Devising Drama (component 01/02).
GCSE Drama. 8261. Find all the information, support and resources you need to deliver our specification. Teaching from: September 2016. Exams from: June 2018. QAN code: 601/8575/2.
Gcse Drama Coursework Example - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document summarizes some common challenges students may face when completing GCSE Drama coursework, including it being time-consuming, requiring in-depth research and analysis, demanding creativity, and following specific formatting guidelines.
Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Component 1 Understanding drama - June 2023 New. Published 12 Jul 2024 | PDF | 473 KB. Question paper (Modified A3 36pt): Component 1 Understanding drama - June 2023 New. Published 12 Jul 2024 | PDF | 624 KB. Examiner report: Component 1 Understanding drama - June 2023 New.
GCSE Drama Knowledge Booklet. onent 2ContextComponent 1 - Devising Students are required to create their own play, complete portfolio descri. ing the process and perform their play. Both parts will be marked by your teacher and the. . Component 2 - Text based PerformanceStudents are required to perform two extracts from the same p.
A selection of guides and model examples to support pupils in tehir craft and creation of the 'Portfolio of Supporting Evidence' to go alongside their Devised Work, and work 20% of their overall GCSE. ... Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle) GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this ...
The subject content for GCSE Drama is divided into three components: Understanding drama. Devising drama. Texts in practice. Guidance is also provided on the theatrical skills students will need to work on. In the practical components students may specialise in performing, lighting, sound, set, costume and/or puppets.
GCSE Drama Past Papers for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC Eduqas, WJEC. Clear and structured resources to guide you through key topics.
This work has been produced by Drama students as part of their school curriculum time, studying how to devise drama using a stimulus. It offers teachers an insight into how the devising process can be recorded by students in their portfolio for Devising Drama (component 01/02). As these responses have not been through moderation, an indication ...
Subject: Drama. Age range: 14-16. Resource type: Assessment and revision. File previews. pdf, 105.53 KB. Below is a high mark logbook exemplar for the devising drama component of GCSE drama. Tes paid licence How can I reuse this? This resource hasn't been reviewed yet.