Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

This course consists of three components that are externally assessed and one component that is assessed by the centre and externally moderated by OCR. Practitioners in practice (Devised Performance exam) is internally assessed. This component consists of a research report, a portfolio and a performance. 40% of the qualification. Exploring and performing texts (Scripted Performance exam) is externally assessed. This component is non-exam assessment and consists of a pro forma completed by learners before a performance for a visiting examiner. 20% of the qualification. Analysing performance is an examined component consisting of extended response essay questions. 20% of the qualification. Deconstructing texts for performance is an examined component, consisting of an annotation of an extract from the text and an extended response question. 20% of the qualification.