Speech and Drama

Assessment

You have 2 Units to complete in the first year, each focusing on a range of practical Drama skills. The emphasis of the BTEC course is on practical work and your tutor will continually assess performance pieces. Unit 1 – Investigating Practitioner’s Work (external exam) - You will practically explore a range of theatre practitioners, experimenting with their performance styles and learning about the impact on theatre that they have made. This also forms the basis of Unit 2. - For the final exam, the exam board will provide a theme in which you have to relate 2 practitioners. You have 4 weeks to prepare for the extended writing task and to prepare your examination research notes. You will then complete your prepared essay in examination conditions. Unit 2 – Developing Skills &Techniques for Live Performance (Practical coursework) - You will develop your performance skills as an actor and director, performing in both scripted and devised practical work. You will take part in a range of Drama workshops exploring contrasting performance styles and acting methods. You will perform and be assessed in 2 contrasting performances to an audience. - You will need to provide evidence of your learning and development. This is a combination of actor’s log, portfolio research, and filmed workshop and rehearsal footage. The process of your final performance is of equal importance to your final showcase piece.