Component 1: Devising – 40% Pupils will develop their creative and exploratory skills in order to devise an original performance. The starting point for this will be a key extract from a performance text and an influential practitioner; pupils may participate as either a performer or a designer. This component is internally assessed and externally moderated. There are two parts to the assessment, firstly as a performer or designer in the piece (20 marks) and secondly a portfolio, between 2500 and 3000 words in length, explaining the creative process (60 marks). Component 2: Text in Performance – 20% The knowledge and understanding acquired in Component 1 will be applied here to interpreting a key extract from two performance texts. In the first element of the component, the pupils as a group will perform one key extract from a published script. In the second element, pupils will present either a monologue or a duologue. For both elements there is the choice of being either a performer or a designer. This component is externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice (two hours and thirty minutes) – 40% This is a written examination requiring pupils to consider, analyse and evaluate how different theatre makers create impact. Pupils will practically explore texts and practitioners in order to demonstrate how ideas for performance might be realised from page to stage. In addition, pupils will also critically analyse and evaluate their experience of a live theatre performance.
This is a demanding and interesting subject in which pupils will gain knowledge and understanding of theatre practice through rigorous academic study, practical exploration and as discerning members of an audience. It is not necessary to have taken (I)GCSE Drama before, but any previous theatrical experience will be of value. The key to success is to be equally willing to participate in and understand both the practical and theoretical elements of the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £47,535 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £38,367 |
| Address | Godalming, GU7 2DX |
Component 1: Devising – 40% Pupils will develop their creative and exploratory skills in order to devise an original performance. The starting point for this will be a key extract from a performance text and an influential practitioner; pupils may participate as either a performer or a designer. This component is internally assessed and externally moderated. There are two parts to the assessment, firstly as a performer or designer in the piece (20 marks) and secondly a portfolio, between 2500 and 3000 words in length, explaining the creative process (60 marks). Component 2: Text in Performance – 20% The knowledge and understanding acquired in Component 1 will be applied here to interpreting a key extract from two performance texts. In the first element of the component, the pupils as a group will perform one key extract from a published script. In the second element, pupils will present either a monologue or a duologue. For both elements there is the choice of being either a performer or a designer. This component is externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice (two hours and thirty minutes) – 40% This is a written examination requiring pupils to consider, analyse and evaluate how different theatre makers create impact. Pupils will practically explore texts and practitioners in order to demonstrate how ideas for performance might be realised from page to stage. In addition, pupils will also critically analyse and evaluate their experience of a live theatre performance.
This is a demanding and interesting subject in which pupils will gain knowledge and understanding of theatre practice through rigorous academic study, practical exploration and as discerning members of an audience. It is not necessary to have taken (I)GCSE Drama before, but any previous theatrical experience will be of value. The key to success is to be equally willing to participate in and understand both the practical and theoretical elements of the course.