Drama GCSE Drama is an Arts subject that will enhance your creative and imaginative powers. You will be given opportunities to develop your knowledge and understanding of the subject through RESPONDING to different stimulus, DEVELOPING plays and characters, and EVALUATING your own work as well as the work of others. You will also enjoy the satisfaction of being a member of a ‘theatre company’ who will produce a play for a live audience. Drama is a group-based subject that relies on teamwork and commitment. If your interests and strengths are expressing ideas, visual design, verbal communication, and working creatively in a team, then you will enjoy Drama. Students taking this option need to be reliable, independent and prepared to attend some rehearsals in their own time. This subject will enhance your studies in English, Media and Textiles (with regard to the costume design option). You will develop knowledge, skills and understanding in the following areas: Acting and/or Design (such as lighting and sound effects, costume and makeup, set design and construction) Improvisation, play building and scriptwriting Forms of drama within different societies, cultures and historical contexts