Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

There are three components to the A-level qualification. Component One: 40% of the qualification 1. Devise an original performance piece in response to a play that is chosen by the teacher. This piece will be performed in the style of a theatre practitioner. 2. Portfolio of work to support the performance work. Component Two: 20% of the qualification 1. A group performance of an extract chosen by the teacher to cater to the skills of the students on the course. 2. A monologue and/or duologue. Component Three: 40% of the qualification Written Examination: 2 hours 30 minutes Section A: Students will see a piece of theatre prior to the exam and answer an extended response question. They are allowed notes of up to 500 words in the exam. Section B: Students will revisit Machinal by Sophie Treadwell and will answer two extended questions based on an unseen extract. Section C: Students will study Woyzeck by Georg Buchner and, in the role of director, answer a question that communicates their ideas for a contemporary performance of the play.