Course Outline Unit 1: Drama and Theatre The study of two set plays from different genres and periods and evaluation of live theatre. Unit 2: Creating Original Drama The performance of a group devised play, exploring the methods of a prescribed practitioner. Unit 3: Making Theatre The practical exploration of three extracts, each taken from a different play, the third extract to be performed in the style of a prescribed practitioner.
Unit 1: Written exam (3 hours: 3 Questions). Marked by AQA – 40% Unit 2: Practical Coursework – Working notebook (40 marks), Devised performance (20 marks). Marked by teacher and moderated by AQA – 30% Unit 3: Practical Coursework – Reflective report on the performance of three extracts (20 marks), Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks). Marked by AQA – 30% The two practical units require students to work intensively in a group and to take part in independent rehearsals at the end of the College day. Students are also required to write extended reflective reports during the process of working on their practical exams. These will need to be submitted in draft form to the teacher for advice and assessment, to ensure students attain their full potential. Examining Board – AQA.
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Course Outline Unit 1: Drama and Theatre The study of two set plays from different genres and periods and evaluation of live theatre. Unit 2: Creating Original Drama The performance of a group devised play, exploring the methods of a prescribed practitioner. Unit 3: Making Theatre The practical exploration of three extracts, each taken from a different play, the third extract to be performed in the style of a prescribed practitioner.
Unit 1: Written exam (3 hours: 3 Questions). Marked by AQA – 40% Unit 2: Practical Coursework – Working notebook (40 marks), Devised performance (20 marks). Marked by teacher and moderated by AQA – 30% Unit 3: Practical Coursework – Reflective report on the performance of three extracts (20 marks), Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks). Marked by AQA – 30% The two practical units require students to work intensively in a group and to take part in independent rehearsals at the end of the College day. Students are also required to write extended reflective reports during the process of working on their practical exams. These will need to be submitted in draft form to the teacher for advice and assessment, to ensure students attain their full potential. Examining Board – AQA.
