Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

1. Drama and Theatre – this assesses your knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. You will study two set plays as well as analyse and evaluate the work of live theatre makers. A 3-hour open book exam, 40% of A level. 2. Creating Original Drama – this assesses the process of creating devised drama. You may contribute as a performer, designer or director and your piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. You will produce a working notebook as well as be marked on your final performance, 30% of A level. 3. Making Theatre – this assesses a practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play and explores the methodology of a prescribed practitioner. Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece (pupils may contribute as performers, designers or directors), 30% of A level. You also get the unique opportunity to take part in workshops and performances by theatre companies visiting the school as well as the department's 5-day residential trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.