Drama — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Drama and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Use of People, Space and Conflict in Drama
Chapter 2: Function of the Director
Chapter 3: Actor Technique: Stage Positions, Movement, Voice and Role
Chapter 4: Stage Forms and Types of Staging
Chapter 5: Composition, Picturisation, Movement, Rhythm and Dramatisation
Chapter 6: Study of Extracted Play Pieces and Improvisation
Chapter 7: Set Design, Stage Use, Blocking and Composition
Chapter 8: Production Process and Rehearsals
Chapter 9: Auditorium, Backstage, Sets and Properties
Chapter 10: Lighting and Sound: Equipment and Design
Chapter 11: Costume and Make-up Design
Chapter 12: Stage Management and Technical Effects of Staging
Chapter 13: Acting Practice and Performance
Chapter 14: Stagecraft: Costume, Make-up, Stage Design, Lighting or Sound
Chapter 15: Internal Assessment, Performance Evidence and Evaluation Criteria

Frequently asked questions

Is the Drama textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Drama textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Drama faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Drama — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Drama study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.