SYLLABUS
Cambridge IGCSE®
Drama
0411
For examination in June 2017, 2018 and 2019
Cambridge Secondary 2 Version 2
, Changes to syllabus for 2017, 2018 and 2019
This syllabus has been updated. The latest syllabus is version 2, published June 2017.
Changes have been made to page 7, Availability. The second paragraph has had the date (2016)
removed from both sentences and now reads:
Component 2 (Coursework) is also available in the November series. Candidates wanting to
enter their coursework in the November series must have already taken Component 1 (Written
examination) in the previous June series. Results for the syllabus taken in this way will be issued only
after the November series.
You are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme.
Cambridge International Examinations retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered Centres
are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give
permission to Centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use
within a Centre.
® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations
© Cambridge International Examinations 2015
,Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
1.2 Why choose Cambridge IGCSE?
1.3 Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Drama?
1.4 Cambridge International Certificate of Education (ICE)
1.5 How can I find out more?
2. Teacher support............................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Support materials
2.2 Endorsed resources
2.3 Training
3. Assessment at a glance.................................................................................................. 6
4. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives...................................................................... 8
4.1 Syllabus aims
4.2 Assessment objectives
4.3 Relationship between assessment objectives and components
4.4 Grade descriptions
5. Description of components........................................................................................... 10
5.1 Component 1 Written examination
5.2 Component 2 Coursework
6. Coursework: recordings, marking and moderation........................................................ 14
6.1 Recordings
6.2 Marking
6.3 Moderation
6.4 Assessment criteria
7. Other information.......................................................................................................... 20
8. Appendix: Glossary of dramatic and theatrical terms.................................................... 21
, Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
Cambridge International Examinations is part of the University of Cambridge. We prepare school students
for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Our international
qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of
options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, we devote our resources to delivering
high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential.
Our programmes set the global standard for international education. They are created by subject experts,
are rooted in academic rigour, and provide a strong platform for progression. Over 10 000 schools in 160
countries work with us to prepare nearly a million learners for their future with an international education
from Cambridge.
Cambridge learners
Cambridge programmes and qualifications develop not only subject knowledge but also skills. We
encourage Cambridge learners to be:
• confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
• responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
• reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn
• innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
• engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.
Recognition
Cambridge IGCSE is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international
passport to progression and success. It provides a solid foundation for moving on to higher level studies.
Learn more at www.cie.org.uk/recognition
Support for teachers
A wide range of materials and resources is available to support teachers and learners in Cambridge schools.
Resources suit a variety of teaching methods in different international contexts. Through subject discussion
forums and training, teachers can access the expert advice they need for teaching our qualifications. More
details can be found in Section 2 of this syllabus and at www.cie.org.uk/teachers
Support for exams officers
Exams officers can trust in reliable, efficient administration of exams entries and excellent personal support
from our customer services. Learn more at www.cie.org.uk/examsofficers
Our systems for managing the provision of international qualifications and education programmes
for learners aged 5 to 19 are certified as meeting the internationally recognised standard for quality
management, ISO 9001:2008. Learn more at www.cie.org.uk/ISO9001
2 Cambridge IGCSE Drama 0411. Syllabus for examination in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Cambridge IGCSE®
Drama
0411
For examination in June 2017, 2018 and 2019
Cambridge Secondary 2 Version 2
, Changes to syllabus for 2017, 2018 and 2019
This syllabus has been updated. The latest syllabus is version 2, published June 2017.
Changes have been made to page 7, Availability. The second paragraph has had the date (2016)
removed from both sentences and now reads:
Component 2 (Coursework) is also available in the November series. Candidates wanting to
enter their coursework in the November series must have already taken Component 1 (Written
examination) in the previous June series. Results for the syllabus taken in this way will be issued only
after the November series.
You are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme.
Cambridge International Examinations retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered Centres
are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give
permission to Centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use
within a Centre.
® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations
© Cambridge International Examinations 2015
,Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
1.2 Why choose Cambridge IGCSE?
1.3 Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Drama?
1.4 Cambridge International Certificate of Education (ICE)
1.5 How can I find out more?
2. Teacher support............................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Support materials
2.2 Endorsed resources
2.3 Training
3. Assessment at a glance.................................................................................................. 6
4. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives...................................................................... 8
4.1 Syllabus aims
4.2 Assessment objectives
4.3 Relationship between assessment objectives and components
4.4 Grade descriptions
5. Description of components........................................................................................... 10
5.1 Component 1 Written examination
5.2 Component 2 Coursework
6. Coursework: recordings, marking and moderation........................................................ 14
6.1 Recordings
6.2 Marking
6.3 Moderation
6.4 Assessment criteria
7. Other information.......................................................................................................... 20
8. Appendix: Glossary of dramatic and theatrical terms.................................................... 21
, Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
Cambridge International Examinations is part of the University of Cambridge. We prepare school students
for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Our international
qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of
options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, we devote our resources to delivering
high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential.
Our programmes set the global standard for international education. They are created by subject experts,
are rooted in academic rigour, and provide a strong platform for progression. Over 10 000 schools in 160
countries work with us to prepare nearly a million learners for their future with an international education
from Cambridge.
Cambridge learners
Cambridge programmes and qualifications develop not only subject knowledge but also skills. We
encourage Cambridge learners to be:
• confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
• responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
• reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn
• innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
• engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.
Recognition
Cambridge IGCSE is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international
passport to progression and success. It provides a solid foundation for moving on to higher level studies.
Learn more at www.cie.org.uk/recognition
Support for teachers
A wide range of materials and resources is available to support teachers and learners in Cambridge schools.
Resources suit a variety of teaching methods in different international contexts. Through subject discussion
forums and training, teachers can access the expert advice they need for teaching our qualifications. More
details can be found in Section 2 of this syllabus and at www.cie.org.uk/teachers
Support for exams officers
Exams officers can trust in reliable, efficient administration of exams entries and excellent personal support
from our customer services. Learn more at www.cie.org.uk/examsofficers
Our systems for managing the provision of international qualifications and education programmes
for learners aged 5 to 19 are certified as meeting the internationally recognised standard for quality
management, ISO 9001:2008. Learn more at www.cie.org.uk/ISO9001
2 Cambridge IGCSE Drama 0411. Syllabus for examination in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
