Sector overview
The Arts Council (2018) has warned that ‘a decrease in the number of schools offering creative art and design courses, the decrease in the number of students studying these subjects and a lack of effective information, advice and guidance on careers in the creative and cultural sector are perceived to be threatening the development of the talent pipeline.’
The Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre Association (2017) have also emphasised that in a post-EU Britain it will be vital for the sector to build on its success with ‘home grown’ talent and continued partnerships to ensure we retain our world-leading reputation. In 2015 the music, performing and visual arts sector, was worth £5.4 billion a year to the UK economy. This represented a growth of almost 10% from 2012 to 2013. The 10% increase was three times that of the wider UK economy during the same period. The figures showed a 46% increase in the music and performing arts sector since 2008. In 2018, 77,000 people were employed in performing arts. The number of employees in performing arts had increased from 59,000 in 2013. This highlights the importance of qualifications in developing the performing arts skills of young people.
nEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
OCR GCSE DRAMA
COurse Overview
Students gain a practical understanding of Drama, and apply this knowledge to their performances as they develop their practical skills.
Students can choose to be a performer or can take on the role of designer in lighting, sound, set or costume.
Students must choose one role throughout the component but can choose different roles throughout the course.
Key stage 4 Specification at a glance
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Component 01/02: Devising Drama
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Component 03: Presenting and Performing Texts
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Component 04: Drama: Performance and Response Students explore practically a whole performance text, and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of how drama is developed, performed and responded to. They also analyse and evaluate a live theatre performance. There are two sections: In section A, students study one performance text from the following:
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The set texts will be reviewed after three years and may be subject to change. If a text is to be removed from the list and replaced with another text, centres will be notified a year in advance. Students also study the development and performance of drama. In section B, students analyse and evaluate the work of others through watching live drama and theatre. This must not be the same performance text as they have studied for section A. |
