Drama | Creative Arts | |
Specification | Edexcel GCSE Drama | |
Course Structure | Students develop their skills as actors/directors/designers through exploration of a variety of stimulus materials. Topics vary and could include Crime and Punishment, Sweeney Todd, Hear My Voice, Mogadishu. Students complete written coursework following the practical modules which is marked by the teacher. The final exam performance takes place in May and is performed before an external examiner. | |
Assessment | 60% Coursework (practical and written) 40% Exam Performance | |
Additional opportunities | Students are encouraged to attend a variety of live theatre performances as part of the course. They may also like to perform in the major school production in November which will polish their performance and production skills. | |
Skills Developed | Drama students develop their performance skills; their ability to analyse text; to create original drama material, to engage an audience and work effectively in groups. | |
Progression Routes | GCSE Drama provides a logical route to A Level Drama and Theatre Studies which is taught at Westwood. Students could move on to a Drama related University course and career e.g. Acting; Stage Management; Drama Teaching; Directing; or use their A-Level as a part of a broad package of qualifications. | |
For more information | Mrs S Hansell |

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The U16 boys have moved a step closer to lifting the Staffs County Football Cup after a well grafted 3-0 semi-final against Repton School on Wednesday afternoon. Goals came from Jay Wilkinson x2 and Niall Millward.
The boys will now try to match the girls' success from Monday & play Biddulph in the final at Stafford Town for the chance to be crowned County Champs!
Kick off is tonight at 7.15pm, Admission £2 Adults, £1 concessions.
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Westwood are County Champions!
The U16 girls football team faced Walgarston in the Staffordshire County Final on Monday and won! A tough game but the girls put in a brilliant performance to bring the trophy home. Congratulations to our winning girls: Jenny Hesketh (c), Grace Southern, Holly Fryer, Lottie Proctor, Honor Beaumont-Pearson, Zoe Jones, Leah Price, Charlotte Ridley, Emily Robinson, Lottie Baron, Kaitlyn Pakeman and Liv Eardley. ... ExpandWestwood College added 2 new photos.
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Shortly before Easter, a group of Sixth Form students began their Duke of Edinburgh preparation with 2 nights training on first aid, map reading and putting up a tent. Students got to know kit and equipment, learning how to cook on trangia stove. Well done to all involved! ⛺💪 ... Expand
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