You will study five performance texts (two complete texts and three key extracts from three different texts, studied in the context of the whole text) representing a range of social, historical and cultural contexts. The complete texts are studied for C3, the written examination and the key extracts are divided between C1 and C2, devising and performance work. You will also study two influential theatre practitioners (individuals or companies) and produce three performances; one devised performance and two scripted extracts.
At least a grade 6 at GCSE.
Component 1: Devising Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated. 40% of qualification. Component 2: Text in Performance Non-exam assessment: externally assessed by a visiting examiner. 20% of qualification. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of qualification. Section A 500 words of notes on one theatre production allowed in the examination. Section B and Section C Exploration and interpretation of two performance texts. No text for Section B allowed – extract printed in exam. Clean copy of text allowed for Section C.
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Region | East of England |
Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
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Gender Type | Co-Educational |
ISI Report | View Report |
Boarding Fee | £37,350 - £42,714 |
Sixth Form Fee | £24,486 |
Address | School House, Maze Green Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2PQ |
You will study five performance texts (two complete texts and three key extracts from three different texts, studied in the context of the whole text) representing a range of social, historical and cultural contexts. The complete texts are studied for C3, the written examination and the key extracts are divided between C1 and C2, devising and performance work. You will also study two influential theatre practitioners (individuals or companies) and produce three performances; one devised performance and two scripted extracts.
At least a grade 6 at GCSE.
Component 1: Devising Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated. 40% of qualification. Component 2: Text in Performance Non-exam assessment: externally assessed by a visiting examiner. 20% of qualification. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of qualification. Section A 500 words of notes on one theatre production allowed in the examination. Section B and Section C Exploration and interpretation of two performance texts. No text for Section B allowed – extract printed in exam. Clean copy of text allowed for Section C.