Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

Component 1: Drama and theatre Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. Study of two set plays. Evaluation of live theatre productions. How it’s assessed: Written exam: 3 questions 80 marks in total 40% of A level Component 2: Creating original drama (practical) Process and performance of devised drama (pupils may contribute as performer, designer or director). Devised piece must be influenced by the work and ideas of one prescribed practitioner. How it’s assessed Working notebook (40 marks) Devised performance (20 marks) 60 marks in total 30% of A level Component 3: Making theatre (practical) Practical exploration and interpretation of three play extracts. Reflective report on the process. How it’s assessed Performance of one extract (40 marks) Reflective report (20 marks) 60 marks in total 30% of A level