Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

Component 1: Drama and theatre (written) An open book exam focusing on two areas of theatre: The Study of 1 set text in Year 1 and a further text in Year 2. The analysis and evaluation of a live performance. Component 2: Creating original drama (practical) This unit focuses on the process of creating devised drama and only occurs in the second year of the course. The devised piece must be influence An open book exam focusing on two ad by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. A working notebook will be kept throughout this unit. Component 3: Making theatre (practical) Students practically explore and interpret three extracts (extracts 1 and 2 in year 1 and the third in year 2) each taken from a different play exploring methodology of a prescribed practitioner. One extract will be performed and assessed at the end of year 1 and 2. Students may contribute as a performer, designer or director.