Drama revision for Reed's School students
Reed's School uses AQA for GCSE Drama, so every topic and module here is from the specification you will be examined on.
Matched to AQA GCSE Drama (8261). Confirmed by students at this school.
What the specification covers
The top-level topics of 8261, straight from the exam board's published specification.
Understanding Drama — shared knowledge base (applies to Component 1 as a whole, regardless of set play studied)
Component 1, Section B — Set Play: The Crucible (Arthur Miller)
Component 1, Section C — Live Theatre Evaluation (AO4, 32 marks)
Component 2 - Devising Drama (non-exam assessment)
Component 3 - Texts in Practice (non-exam assessment)
Revision modules, quickest first
Characteristics of Performance Texts
15 min
Reading a Play's Social, Cultural and Historical Context
15 min
The Crucible: Context and Exam Question Style
15 min
The Crucible: Design and Performance Interpretation
15 min
Design Fundamentals: Set, Costume, Lighting and Sound
16 min
Staging Configurations and Stage Positioning
16 min
The Live Performance Statement: What You Need
16 min
Vocal and Physical Interpretation
16 min
Evaluating Live Theatre: A Transferable Framework
18 min
Structuring Your Devising Log: Formats and Length Limits
18 min
Roles and Responsibilities of Theatre Makers
20 min
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