Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

Written Exam: • Assesses knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. • Study of at least three works from an exciting list of plays. • Analysis and evaluation of live theatre. Devised Practical performance work: • Performance of group-devised drama with consideration of the entire aesthetic (to include lighting, sound, costume, set - all with support from the Drama department). • The devised piece is influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner out of several that we study, such as Stanislavski, Kneehigh, Artaud, Berkoff, Frantic Assembly etc. • Portfolio supporting and informing the devised piece. Scripted practical performance: • Practical exploration and interpretation of three different texts. • Extracts are performed from one of these texts as a final assessed piece (pupils may contribute as performers, designers or directors). • A reflective report is submitted, evaluating the challenges of each text and the intended dramatic outcomes of each extract, to inform the marking criteria of the visiting examiner.