GCSE Drama Exam Paper Walk-Through: Components and Tips

Exam Walk-Through Eduqas GCSE Drama Component 3 (based on GCSE SAMs) (based on the 2019 paper)

Exam Paper Breakdown This paper is Component 3: Interpreting Theatre and accounts for 40% of your Drama GCSE. It is testing your understanding of your set text and your ability to analyse and evaluate a live theatre production. The paper is made up of 2 sections. It lasts for 1 hour 30 minutes. Section A (45 marks) set text (you should spend about 1 hour and 5 minutes on this section) Section B (15 marks) live theatre review (you should spend about 25 minutes on this section)

Read the front cover of the exam paper carefully, especially the Instructions to Candidates

The grid on page 2 includes an index of where to find the text that you have studied for Section A, and also where to find the questions for Section B.

Understanding Section A The first three or four questions will be based on a specific extract. You will be told which questions relate to the extract and what the extract is: Turn to the relevant pages of the exam paper and make sure to read the extract before attempting the questions. You should spend about 5 minutes reading the extract before answering the questions.

Understanding Section A The final question within this section will be the wider knowledge question. You will be asked to choose your own extract(s). You should not discuss the extract used for the previous questions. You will be reminded of this within the question: The value of each question will be written at the end of each question. Questions will range from 1 15 marks in value. Remember to note how much marks are given for each question.

Question 11-71 The first question has two parts: (i) and (ii) Both parts are worth 2 marks The individual parts of the question are all connected to each other

Question 11-71 Part (i) asks: 1 1 (i) As an actor playing xxxx describe one movement and one facial expression you would use at the beginning of this extract. You should select one facial expression and one movement which shows what the character would do within the extract.

Question 11-71 Suitable answers could be Macbeth: An Inspector Calls: Find Me: Noughts and Crosses: Refugee Boy: ILYM: The IT:

Question 11-71 Part (ii) asks: (ii) Give two reasons for your suggestions. [2] You should state one reason for your choice of facial expression and one reason for your choice of movement

Question 11-71 Suitable answers could be Macbeth: An Inspector Calls: Find Me: Noughts and Crosses: Refugee Boy: ILYM : The IT:

Question 12-72 This question has two parts: (i) and (ii) Part (i) is worth 2 marks and part (ii) is worth 4 marks. The individual parts of the question are all connected to each other

Question 12-72 Part (i) asks: (i) Briefly describe the relationship between xxxx and xxxx in this extract. You should state two things about the relationship in the extract. Make sure you focus on the relationship.

Question 12-72 Suitable answers could be Macbeth: An Inspector Calls: Find Me: Noughts and Crosses: Refugee Boy: ILYM : The IT:

Question 12-72 Part (ii) asks: (ii) Explain how the two actors could use voice to communicate this relationship to an audience. You must refer to the things you said about the relationship in part (i) and ensure you give one reason for each.

Question 12-72 Suitable answers could be Macbeth: An Inspector Calls:

Question 12-72 Suitable answers could be Find Me: Noughts and Crosses:

Question 12-72 Suitable answers could be Refugee Boy: ILYM :

Question 12-72 Suitable answers could be The IT:

Question 13-73 This question has two parts: (i) and (ii) Part (i) is worth 2 marks and part (ii) is worth 6 marks. The individual parts of the question are all connected to each other

Question 13-73 Part (i) asks: (i) Briefly describe the character of xxx in this extract. [2] You should state two things about the character in the extract.

Question 13-73 Suitable answers could be Macbeth: An Inspector Calls: Find Me: Noughts and Crosses: Refugee Boy: ILYM : The IT:

Question 13-73 Part (ii) asks: (ii) Describe a suitable costume, hair and make-up for ROSS in this extract. [6] You must ensure you offer a detailed description of a full costume, including hair and make up. It should be mindful of the given circumstances and link to what said about the character in part (i)

Question 13-73 Suitable answers could be Macbeth: An Inspector Calls:

Question 13-73 Suitable answers could be Find Me: Noughts and Crosses:

Question 13-73 Suitable answers could be Refugee Boy: ILYM :

Question 13-73 Suitable answers could be The IT:

Question 14-74 This question has only one part but is worth 12 marks You must ensure that you address all bullet points given to you as part of the question. Do not forget to read the question carefully before considering your answer. Make sure you know exactly what the question is asking.

Question 14-74 Describe how you would stage this extract for a performance of xxxx. [12] In your answer refer to: original staging choice of stage and production style location and atmosphere set and props reasons for your choices. Make sure your answer focuses on the correct extract and addresses each bullet point.

Question 14-74 Suitable answers could be Macbeth:

Question 14-74 Suitable answers could be An Inspector Calls:

Question 14-74 Suitable answers could be Find Me:

Question 14-74 Suitable answers could be N&C:

Question 14-74 Suitable answers could be Refugee Boy:

Question 14-74 Suitable answers could be ILYMIPIWD:

Question 14-74 Suitable answers could be The IT:

Question 15-75 This question has only one part but is worth 15 marks You must ensure that you address all bullet points given to you as part of the question. Do not forget to read the question carefully before considering your answer. Make sure you know exactly what the question is asking. Do not forgot- do not use the extract used for the previous 4 questions.

Question 15-75 As an actor, choose one extract from the play and explain how you would communicate the character of xxxx to the audience. [15] Do not refer to the extract used for questions 1 1 1 4. In your answer refer to: character motivation voice movement interaction. Make sure your answer focuses on the correct extract and addresses each bullet point.

Question 15-75 Suitable answers could be Macbeth:

Question 15-75 Suitable answers could be An Inspector Calls:

Question 15-75 Suitable answers could be Find Me:

Question 15-75 Suitable answers could be Noughts and Crosses:

Question 15-75 Suitable answers could be Refugee Boy:

Question 15-75 Suitable answers could be ILYMIPIWD:

Question 15-75 Suitable answers could be The IT:

Understanding Section B Section B is formed of two questions Both questions are worth 15 marks. You only need to answer one of the questions; the choice is yours to make. Regardless of the question you choose you should focus your answer on the live/streamed productions you have watched during your study of the subject.

Question 81 Analyse and evaluate how set was used in one moment to communicate meaning to the audience. [15] production style how set was used to create atmosphere and communicate meaning your response to set and props as an audience member. In your answer refer to: Make sure your answer focuses on only one moment and addresses each bullet point.

Question 81

Question 91 Analyse and evaluate how the interaction between two characters in one moment communicated their relationship to the audience. [15] acting style how the interaction was used to communicate their relationship your response to the interaction as a member of the audience. In your answer refer to: Make sure your answer focuses on only one moment but two characters. You must also and addresses each bullet point.

Question 91