GCSE Drama Component 1: Set Design Workbook (90 Pages)

Help your GCSE Drama students develop confident and creative set design skills with this comprehensive 90-page Set Design Workbook, created to support students taking the Designer Route for Component 1: Devising.

This step-by-step workbook guides students through the entire set design process, combining practical design tasks with portfolio support to help them produce thoughtful, well-developed work throughout their devising project.

Inside you’ll find:

• An introduction to Set Design and the role of a theatre designer.
• Guidance on sketching different staging configurations and communicating design ideas effectively.
• A detailed breakdown of the set design process, from initial concepts to final designs.
• Worked examples and inspiration to support student understanding.
• Exploration of materials, textures, and construction techniques.
• Considerations for performance, including practicality, audience sightlines, and staging requirements.
• Activities and tasks that directly link to the Edexcel Component 1 mark scheme and portfolio expectations.

Throughout the workbook, students are encouraged to reflect on their creative decisions through dedicated note-taking and evaluation sections. These prompts are designed to support the written portfolio, making it easier for students to gather evidence and prepare detailed responses to the Component 1 assessment requirements.

Although this resource has been created to complement the Edexcel GCSE Drama specification, it can be easily adapted for use with other GCSE Drama exam boards.

Ideal for classroom teaching, independent study, or revision, this workbook provides everything students need to confidently explore the role of a Set Designer while building a strong and well-supported Component 1 portfolio.