This revised specification in GCSE Drama is available for first teaching in September 2009.
This specification aims to encourage students to:
- develop a personal interest in drama and be motivated and inspired by studying a broad, coherent and rewarding course of study;
- actively engage in the process of dramatic study to develop as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds;
- work imaginatively and creatively in collaborative contexts, generating, developing and communicating ideas;
- reflect on and evaluate their own work and the work of others;
- develop and demonstrate competence in a range of pracical, creative and performance skills;
- develop as active citizens for their future, in employment and society, as well as for the possible further study of drama; and
- consider and explore the impact of social, historical and cultural influences on drama texts and activities.
This specification will help prepare students for the study of drama and related subjects at a more advanced level, for example GCE AS and A2 Drama and Theatre Studies, GCE AS and A2 English Literature and BTEC qualifications in Performing Arts. The course also supports students in the area of Learning for Life and Work.