This attractive study guide is aimed at helping the Edexcel GCSE drama student enjoy and get the best from their course. It sets a firm foundation with key concepts introduced in the opening chapter on Understanding Theatre. The three units are broken down in detail with appropriate text and images from a range of cultural sources. Unit 1 uses provocative contemporary source material including photographs, poetry and song lyrics to suggest ways in which the student may use explorative strategies and drama mediums to investigate themes and issues. Useful examples of student responses are given to model suitable written work.

In Unit 2, Peter Shaffer's Equus provides the focus for in-depth examination of themes and character with suggestions of how drama strategies and elements can be used to explore the play text. The play is approached from the points of view of actors, directors and designers, again backed up by examples of written work. Unit 3 explains how students can use the skills gained from study of the previous units to work towards a performance of a script or devised performance. The book finishes with a useful glossary defining appropriate techniques, strategies and concepts.

This highly practical book provides an in-depth exploration of the Edexcel GCSE Drama course using relevant language, useful extracts, attractive design and powerful images to engage the student.

Publisher: Rhinegold Publishing Ltd (1 Jun 2009)

• RRP £15.95
  
• Publisher: Rhinegold Publishing Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 June 2009)
• ISBN-10: 1906178801
• ISBN-13: 978-1906178802

The book can be purchased from Rhinegold Publishing, where you can also read sample pages.