Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

COMPONENT 1 - DRAMA AND THEATRE (WRITTEN) involves the study of two set plays and the analysis and evaluation of live theatre makers. It is assessed through a 3 hour open book written exam and contributes 40% of the final A level mark. COMPONENT 2: CREATING ORIGINAL DRAMA (PRACTICAL) focuses on the process of creating devised drama, with the performance of a devised piece influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. It is assessed through a working notebook (40 marks) as well as the devised performance itself (20 marks). This component contributes 30% of the final A level mark and is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. COMPONENT 3 – MAKING THEATRE (PRACTICAL) involves students undertaking a practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts, each taken from a different play. The final extract is performed as a final assessed piece (40 marks). Students must also produce a reflective report, analysing and evaluating the theatrical interpretation of all three extracts (20 marks). This component contributes 30% of the final A level mark and is marked by AQA.