Drama & Theatre

Course summary

There are three components 1. Component One – Students will study two set plays and analysis and evaluate the work of live theatre makers. This is a written exam worth 40% of the A Level 2. Component Two – Students will devise a performance and write a working notebook on the process. This is worth 30% of the A Level 3. Component 3 - 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 (students may contribute as performer, designer or director). There is also a written Reflective Report, analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts. This is worth 30% of the A Level