Drama

Assessment

The Edexcel A Level Drama and Theatre Studies course provides a balance between theoretical analysis and practical performance. It includes three core components: 1. Component 1: Devising (40%) Students create an original performance piece, inspired by a practitioner or a specific play, reflecting their own ideas and creativity. Alongside the performance, they develop a portfolio documenting their process, which is assessed for creativity, reflection, and evaluation. 2. Component 2: Text in Performance (20%) Focusing on interpreting plays, students perform both a group scene and a monologue or duologue. This component sharpens acting and directing skills, as well as the understanding of textual analysis and character development. 3. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice (40%) In this written exam, students demonstrate their understanding of a set play text, analyse the artistic choices in a live performance they’ve attended, and develop ideas for a practical production of a given text. This component emphasises the critical analysis and theoretical understanding needed to interpret plays effectively Through these components, students learn the essentials of acting, directing, and staging, while gaining a deeper appreciation for various theatrical styles and practitioners.