7/31/2019 GCSE Course Overview
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Working in the theatre is
like writing in the sand
Simon McBurney
The Written Exam (worth 40% of the total) is
in 3 sections - we prepare for Sections A & C
Section A is based on your analysis of your
own practical work. This is a compulsory section.
You will be asked four questions about one of
your practical projects.
During your rehearsal processes, you will be
expected to keep a detailed journal where you
describe and discuss your practical work. Your
exam answers will be based on what you have
written in your journal. The better your journal,
the easier this section of the exam!
Section C is based on a Live Production
you have seen during the course.
You will be asked to answer two questionsabout one
production.
You will have the chance to see lots of
productions during the course - take the
opportunity!
After each theatre trip, we discuss the
production in a forum. That way, we can test and
share our ideas - and you use the forum discussion
as your revision.
Could you write in detail for 45 minutes about
a production you saw two years ago? No?. Thats
why the forum is vital!
The Written Exam1hour 30 mins - 2 sections - 45 mins each
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