Drama and Theatre

Assessment

Component 1: Drama and Theatre Study of two set plays developing knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre and then analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre-makers. Written exam: 3 hours: 40% of A Level Component 2: Creating Original Drama (practical) Process of creating devised drama with a performance of devised drama (students may contribute as a performer, designer or director). Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. 30% of A Level Component 3: Making Theatre (practical) Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play. Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece (students may contribute as a performer, designer or director). 30% of A Level