IGCSE Drama

Cambridge IGCSE Drama 0411
Based on syllabus for exams in 2022/23/24

© 2020 Jane Fisher & Rachel Caine

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What can I expect in IGCSE Drama that’s different to Grade 8 Drama?

❏ 3 lessons a week in smaller classes to dig deeper into the
subject

❏ Lots of practical work with students who enjoy creating as
much as you

❏ Written work to evaluate your practical work
❏ (at least) 3 pieces of practical performance coursework

(finely tuned for formal audience)
❏ A written exam
❏ Learning and using more drama terminology
❏ Access to use and learn about technical theatre

(sound/lighting/projection)
❏ Field trips to the theatre and specialty workshops

© 2020 Jane Fisher & Rachel Caine

GROUP INDIVIDUAL SCRIPTED GROUP
MONOLOGUE DEVISED
SCRIPTED
SCENE 3 mins; 35 marks PIECE

10-20 mins (17%) 10-20 mins
50 marks (26%)
35 marks (17%) PRACTICAL
Questions on the
COURSEWORK 60%(Changes for class of 2022: students used process and

to study one play and make a new devised outcome of your
piece. Now you study two plays and can use devised piece

IGCSE DRAMAyour coursework devised piece) © 2020 Jane Fisher & Rachel Caine

Questions on 2 WRITTEN EXAM

plays (extracts) 40%
chosen by the 80 Marks
2 hrs 30 mins
exam board Short & Long
Questions

THE WRITTEN EXAM

SECTION A SECTION B SECTION C
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© 2020 Jane Fisher & Rachel Caine

© 2020 Jane Fisher & Rachel Caine