Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

The specification is as follows: Component 1: Drama and Theatre (40%) consists of 3 Sections and combines the study of 2 set texts (50 marks) practically with approximately 4 - 5 trips to Live Theatre Productions (30 marks). The plays chosen for practical exploration will be “Jerusalem” by Jez Butterworth then a choice of “Our Country’s Good” by Timberlake Wertenbaker or “Metamorphosis’ adapted by Steven Berkoff. 3 Hour Written Exam: Externally Marked. Component 2: Creating Original Drama (30%) Students produce a devised piece of Drama which is influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed theatre practitioner. It is assessed by a Working Notebook (40 marks) and the performance itself (20 marks). Internally Marked: Externally (Postal) Moderated. Component 3: Making Theatre (Practical) (30%) Students will practically explore and interpret 3 extracts, each from a different play. The 3rd extract will be performed as a final assessed piece (40 marks) and will reflect the working methods of a prescribed theatre practitioner. Students will also produce a reflective report (20 marks) analysing and evaluating the theatrical interpretation of all 3 extracts. Externally Marked: Visiting Examiner.