This WJEC GCSE in Drama will enable learners to:

•  Apply knowledge and understanding when making, performing and responding to drama
• Explore performance texts, understanding their social, cultural and historical context including the theatrical conventions of the period in which they were created
• Develop a range of theatrical skills and apply them to create performances
• Work collaboratively to generate, develop and communicate ideas
• Develop as creative, effective, independent and reflective learners able to make informed choices in process and performance
• Contribute as an individual to a theatrical performance
• Reflect on and evaluate their own work and that of others
• Develop an awareness and understanding of the roles and processes undertaken in contemporary professional theatre practice
• Adopt safe working practices.

The WJEC GCSE in Drama is an exciting, inspiring and practical course. The specification promotes involvement in and enjoyment of drama, as performers and/or designers. Additionally it provides opportunities to attend live theatre performances and to develop skills as informed and thoughtful audience members.

Through following this specification, learners will be given opportunities to participate in and interpret their own and others’ drama. Learners have the option to work practically as performers and/or designers in Units 1 and 2.

Learners will investigate a practitioner or genre of drama, 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 published performance text. Learners will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of drama, including their ability to interpret texts for performance, in a written examination. However, in preparation for this assessment, learners are encouraged to study their chosen text practically as a performer, designer and director.