Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

Component 1 – Devising Theatre: Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated 40% of qualification Learners are required to devise a piece of original theatre in response to a stimulus, using either the techniques of an influential theatre practitioner or the characteristics of a genre of Drama. In addition to a live performance to an audience, learners produce a portfolio of supporting evidence and write an evaluation under supervised conditions. Component 2 – Performing from a Text: Non-exam assessment: externally assessed by a visiting examiner 20% of qualification Learners are required to participate in a performance from a published text. Learners will gain a deeper understanding of how to interpret a text for performance and realise artistic intentions. In addition to a live performance to an audience, learners submit their artistic intentions to the examiner in the form of a short report. Component 3 – Interpreting Theatre Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 40% of qualification This component requires learners to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of how Drama and theatre is developed and performed through the study of a performance text and through responding to live theatre. Pupils will be expected to attend up to five live theatre performances for each year of the GCSE course. These are compulsory trips which will enrich their own creative work.