Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

Component  1: Devising (40%) This is an internally assessed unit. Students work as part of a group to create and perform an original piece of theatre based on an extract from a play and the work of a theatre practitioner. Component 2: Text in Performance (20%) This is an externally assessed unit which means your performance will be examined by a Drama Teacher chosen by the exam board. Students perform either a monologue or a duologue or they can opt to be assessed on technical support. Students must also take part in a group performance as either a performer or a designer. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice (40%) This is an externally assessed written exam lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes.