Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

Component 1: Drama & Theatre Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre Study of two set plays Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers How it's assessed: Written exam: 3 hours Open book 80 marks -40% of A Level Component 2: Creating original drama Process of creating devised drama Performance of devised drama (as a performer, designer or director) that is influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner How it's assessed: • Working Notebook (40 marks) • Devised performance (20 marks) • 30% of A Level -marked by teachers and moderated by AQA Component 3: Making theatre Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play (methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3) Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts How it's assessed: Performance of extract (40marks) Reflective report (20 marks) 30% of A Level -marked by AQA What can I do afterwards?