GCSE Drama

Advance information / adaptations – summer 2022

Advance information for this subject can be found under Summer 2022 Adaptations below. You can also access our GCSE and A levels Adaptations Booklets here.

Are students expected to wear face coverings in practical assessments?

We recommend that centres follow Welsh Government guidance on the wearing of face coverings in exams. This guidance doesn't directly mention practical assessments but further guidance in relation to choral performing can be found here.

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This subject uses OPTIONAL e-submission. For information on e-submissions and a video walk through guide to the process of uploading files please visit our e-submissions page.

Teaching: Sep 2016

Reference Codes

GCSE Drama

Purpose	Reference
Qual Code	3690QS
QWADN	C00/0791/5
QN	603/0668/3

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Our GCSE Drama qualification is an exciting, inspiring and practical course. The specification promotes involvement in and enjoyment of drama, as performers and/or designers. Learners will also attend live theatre performance allowing them to become informed and thoughtful audience members.

By taking part in all these activities, learners will develop a range of essential life skills which will help them succeed in any career they choose.

Why study Drama?

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

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WJEC/CBAC ENDORSED TITLES

Title	ISBN	Author/s
WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama (New spec from Sept 2016)	978-1-908682-88-8	Gary Nicholas

WJEC/CBAC NON-ENDORSED TITLES

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WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama: Study & Revision Guide	978-1-912820-27-6	Rachel Knightley

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