Drama

    Edexcel
    GCSE

    Specification: Pearson-GCSE-Drama

    The EDEXCEL GCSE Drama specification covers 55 topics with 0 learning objectives (Pearson-GCSE-Drama). Use the topic browser below to explore subtopics, exam tips, common mistakes, and key terminology for each area of the course.

    This subject will help you develop key knowledge and skills required for exam success.

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    Objectives

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    Exam Tips

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    Pitfalls

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    Key Features

    • Master key concepts
    • Develop exam technique
    • Apply knowledge effectively

    About Edexcel GCSE Drama

    The Edexcel GCSE Drama course offers students an exciting and creative journey into the world of theatre, combining practical exploration with academic rigour. Through the specification, learners develop essential skills in devising original work, performing scripted plays, and critically evaluating live theatre. The course is designed to foster collaboration, communication, and confidence, empowering students to express themselves as both performers and designers.

    The qualification is structured around three core components that reflect real-world theatre-making. Component 1 focuses on devising, where students create an original piece of drama from a stimulus, developing their ability to generate, shape, and refine material in a group. Component 2 requires the performance of two extracts from a play, allowing students to interpret a script and bring characters to life. Component 3 is a written examination that tests knowledge of a set text and the ability to analyse and evaluate a live theatre performance seen during the course.

    This specification encourages a holistic understanding of drama, blending theory with practice. Students will explore the roles of performer, director, and designer, gaining insight into how meaning is created on stage. The course is perfect for those who love the practical aspects of theatre but are also ready to engage with the analytical side, making it a well-rounded foundation for further study in drama and the performing arts.

    Assessment Structure

    The Edexcel GCSE Drama qualification is assessed through two practical components and one written exam. Component 1: Devising (40%) is internally assessed and externally moderated, where students create a devised performance and a portfolio documenting the process. Component 2: Performance from Text (20%) is externally assessed by a visiting examiner, requiring students to perform or design for two key extracts from a play. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice (40%) is a 1 hour 45 minute written exam, divided into Section A: Bringing Texts to Life, focusing on a set play explored practically, and Section B: Live Theatre Evaluation, where students analyse a production they have seen.

    Why Choose Edexcel?

    • Edexcel GCSE Drama offers a balanced split between practical and written assessment, which suits students who excel in performance but also want to demonstrate their theoretical understanding without being overburdened by written coursework. The devising component carries the highest weighting, allowing creativity and collaboration to be richly rewarded.
    • The Performance from Text component is assessed by a visiting examiner, which many students and centres find fair and supportive. It allows performers to present their work in a familiar environment, reducing the pressure of a formal external exam scenario while still gaining an external mark.
    • The specification provides clear, structured content and comprehensive resources from Pearson, the awarding body, including exemplar materials and detailed examiner reports. This transparency helps teachers and students know exactly what is expected, making it easier to achieve high grades.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Assessment Objectives

    AO1
    20%

    Create and develop ideas to communicate meaning for theatrical performance

    AO2
    30%

    Apply theatrical skills to realise artistic intentions in live performance

    AO3
    30%

    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed

    AO4
    20%

    Analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others

    What Gets Top Grades

    A*/Grade 9

    Knowledge & Understanding

    Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge

    • Uses correct subject-specific terminology
    • Shows detailed understanding of concepts
    • Makes accurate connections between topics
    • Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge

    Application

    Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts

    • Selects relevant knowledge for the question
    • Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
    • Uses examples appropriately
    • Shows awareness of context

    Analysis & Evaluation

    Develops sophisticated analytical arguments

    • Constructs logical chains of reasoning
    • Considers multiple perspectives
    • Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
    • Acknowledges limitations and nuances

    Key Command Words

    Edexcel
    State
    1 mark

    Give a single fact or term

    Identify
    1 mark

    Name, select, or recognise

    Outline
    2 marks

    Set out main features briefly

    Describe
    2-4 marks

    Give an account of what something is like or what happens

    Explain
    3-6 marks

    Give reasons with developed cause→effect chains

    Compare
    2-4 marks

    State similarities AND differences (both required)

    Analyse
    6-9 marks

    Examine in detail showing cause→effect→consequence chains

    Evaluate
    6-12 marks

    Weigh up BOTH sides, reach JUSTIFIED conclusion

    Assess
    6-12 marks

    Make judgments about importance with justification

    Calculate
    2-4 marks

    Show formula→substitution→calculation→answer with units

    Common Exam Mistakes

    Pitfalls to avoid in your exams

    • •Failure to meet the regulatory minimum performance time of 4 minutes.
    • •Inaccurate recording of performance times on the authentication sheet.
    • •Lack of balance between analysis and evaluation in the portfolio.
    • •Isolated analysis without leading to evaluation (capping AO4 marks at 5).
    • •Poor identification of individual students on the recording.
    • •Teachers directing or making artistic decisions rather than facilitating.
    • •Designers focusing on technical competence rather than design skill.
    • •Failure to meet the regulatory minimum performance time of 4 minutes.

    Top Examiner Tips

    Expert advice for exam success

    • •Ensure the portfolio is concise and adheres to the word/time limits (1500–2000 words or 8–10 minutes).
    • •Use the portfolio to explicitly link research and stimuli to the final performance choices.
    • •Ensure all students are clearly identifiable on the recording (e.g., avoid all-black costumes).
    • •Use the facilitating role of the teacher to ask questions that stimulate independent thought rather than providing solutions.
    • •Ensure the design documentation (plots, plans, cue sheets) is thorough and submitted with the portfolio.
    • •Check that the performance recording is unedited and captures the full performance space.
    • •Ensure the portfolio is concise and adheres to the word/time limits (1500–2000 words or 8–10 minutes).
    • •Use the portfolio to explicitly link research and stimuli to the final performance choices.

    Specification Topics

    55 topics

    Creating and developing a devised piece from stimuli

    Component 1: Devising involves students working collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a chosen stimulus. Students must document the creative process in a portfolio and perform or design for the final devised piece, which is internally assessed and externally moderated.

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    Study of one complete performance text

    Component 1: Devising involves students working collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a chosen stimulus. Students must document the creative process in a portfolio and perform or design for the final devised piece, which is internally assessed and externally moderated.

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    Interpreting and exploring two key extracts from a chosen performance text

    Component 1: Devising involves students working collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a chosen stimulus. Students must document the creative process in a portfolio and perform or design for the final devised piece, which is internally assessed and externally moderated.

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    Performing or realising a design of two key extracts from this text

    Component 2: Performance from Text involves students performing in or designing for two key extracts from a chosen performance text. Students must interpret the text, rehearse, and refine their work for a final performance, demonstrating a range of acting or design skills to communicate their interpretation.

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    A live theatre evaluation

    Component 2: Performance from Text involves students performing in or designing for two key extracts from a chosen performance text. Students must interpret the text, rehearse, and refine their work for a final performance, demonstrating a range of acting or design skills to communicate their interpretation.

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    A performance/design realisation of the devised piece

    Component 2: Performance from Text involves students performing in or designing for two key extracts from a chosen performance text. Students must interpret the text, rehearse, and refine their work for a final performance, demonstrating a range of acting or design skills to communicate their interpretation.

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    Analysing and evaluating the creative process for a devised performance

    This topic covers the analysis and evaluation of the creative process for a devised performance. Students must document their contribution to the creation, development, and realisation of a group-devised piece, reflecting on their research, decision-making, collaborative involvement, and the effectiveness of their final performance or design contribution.

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    Component 3 – Skills (performance text study)

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Section A: Bringing Texts to Life

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Text choice: List B (post-2000)

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Overview

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Requirements per key extract

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Group/duologue-devised performances/design realisations

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1: Devising

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Contrast requirement

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Content

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Duologue / Group Requirements

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Requirements for design skills

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Requirements for performances/design realisations

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Key extracts

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Group performance

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Design roles

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Overview

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Text and extract choice

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Selecting a key extract

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Requirements for design skills

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2: Performance from Text

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Knowledge and understanding (live theatre evaluation)

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – The portfolio

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Assessment information

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Skills (live theatre evaluation)

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Monologue and duologue

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Synoptic assessment

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Meeting the performance timings

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – The study of one performance text

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Content

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Live theatre evaluation

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Text choice

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Text choice: List A (pre-1954)

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Performance roles

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Assessment information

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Knowledge and understanding (performance text study)

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Meeting the performance timings

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Duologue time limits

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Notes (for live theatre evaluation)

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Choice of stimuli

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – The group/duologue-devised performance

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 2 – Design roles

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Analysing and evaluating the creative process and Group/duologue-devised performance

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Group sizes and time limits

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Overview

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 3 – Section B: Live Theatre Evaluation

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Content

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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    Component 1 – Creating and developing a devised piece from stimuli (detailed content)

    Component 1: Devising is a non-examination assessment component worth 40% of the GCSE. It requires students to work collaboratively to create and develop an original performance piece from a stimulus of their choice. Students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas (AO1), apply theatrical skills in performance or design (AO2), and analyse and evaluate the process and final performance (AO4).

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