Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

Drama and Theatre Studies consists of three components that complete over two years. COMPONENT ONE – DRAMA AND THEATRE Pupils study two set texts and the skills to analyse of live theatre. Culminates in a three hour open book written exam and is worth 40% of the final grade. COMPONENT TWO – CREATING ORIGINAL DRAMA (PRACTICAL) Pupils create an original piece of theatre in a studied style and accompany their performance with a written logbook. Worth 30% of the final grade and completed in Lower Sixth. COMPONENT THREE – MAKING THEATRE (PRACTICAL) Pupils practically explore extracts from three different plays and apply the work of an influential theatre practitioner. Pupils accompany their work with a reflective report. Worth 30% of the final grade and competed in Upper Sixth.