Drama
Why study A-Level Drama?
Critically analysing and creating Drama based on the work of theatre practitioners both historical and present. Pupils will perform both scripted and devised work and analyse live theatre performances.
Course Content
This is a two-year course
Component 1: Drama and Theatre
What is assessed?
- Your knowledge and understanding of Drama and Theatre
- Study 2 set texts
- Analyse and Evaluate work of live theatre makers
Component 2: Creating original drama (practical)
What is assessed?
- Process of creating devised drama
- Performance of a piece of devised drama
Component 3: Making theatre (practical)
What is assessed?
- Practical exploration and interpretation of 3 extracts from 3 different plays
- Extract 3 is performance as a final assessed piece.
- Reflect report analysing and evaluation theatrical interpretation of all 3 extracts
Assessment
Component 1
- Written exam: 3 hours
- 80 marks
- 40% of A—Level
Component 2
- Working notebook (40 marks)
- Devised performance (20 marks)
- 60 marks in total
- 30% of A-Level
Component 3:
- Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks)
Future careers linked to this subject:
- Performer
- Theatre critic
- Drama therapist
- Director/Producer
- Teacher
Entry Requirements
Grade 6 in GCSE Drama with a grade 5 in English.
Auditions available for those without formal drama qualifications.
Examination Board
AQA
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