Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

Component 1 Drama and Theatre: 40% of A level Pupils study two set plays and analyse and evaluate the work of live theatre makers. How it's assessed: Written exam: 3 hours 80 marks. Written exam: 3 hours 80 marks Component 2 Creating original drama: (Practical) 30% of A level pupils devise and contribute as performer/designer or director to the performance of an original piece of theatre influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. How it is assessed: Pupils produced a working notebook (40 marks) to accompany their devised performance (20 marks). The work is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. Component 3 Making theatre: (Practical) 30% of A level The work is marked by AQA Pupils practically explore and interpret: Three extracts each taken from a different play. The methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract How it’s assessed: Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks) Reflective report (20 marks) 60 marks.