Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

The Edexcel specification consists of three components: Component 1: Devising (Practical) • You will study an extract from a play and devise an original piece of drama from it, applying the methods of a theatre practitioner to your work. • As well as the performance, you will create a written portfolio and be marked on elements. • For this component you can choose to perform as an actor or undertake the role of a designer (costume, lighting, set, sound). • This component is internally assessed by your teacher and externally moderated. Component 2: Text in Performance (Practical) • In this component you will perform two pieces; a monologue or duologue from a play of your choice, and a group piece of an extract from a different play. • As part of this component you can choose to perform as an actor or undertake the role of a designer (costume, lighting, set, sound). • This component is externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice (Written) The 2 hour and 30 minute written exam covers three areas: • A live theatre evaluation. • Page-to-stage realisation of one extract from a performance text as an actor and designer. (Modern play) • The creation of a directorial concept for a complete performance text, using the methodology of a practitioner, making the text relevant for a contemporary audience. (Classic Text)