Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

The first component takes the form of a practical group project evidenced by a portfolio of written notes. In addition, students will study for two examined units, one practical and one written exam. Unit 1: Devising • Devising and performing an original piece, based upon a section from a text and influenced by the work of a practitioner • Portfolio of written notes [3000 words] • Assessed internally – moderated by exam board Unit 2: Text in Performance • Teacher directed group performance from a text, influenced by the work of a practitioner • Performance of a monologue/duologue from an extract from a second text • Written statement of intentions • Assessed by visiting examiner Unit 3: Theatre Makers in Practice • Review of live performance - 500 words notes to be taken into exam • Study of two complete set text • Page to stage realisation from a set text - 2 x questions explaining how an unseen extract from one text could be interpreted in performance. Response from point of view of performer and designer • Interpretation of one complete text in light of a second practitioner for performance to a contemporary audience. Response from the point of view of director