Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

Internal exams are sat at the end of Year 1 2. No AS course is available. A Level examination takes place at the end of the two year course (Yr 1 3). Component 1: Drama Written exam - 2hr 1 5m 30% of total mark Two essay questions exploring the text in depth, including looking at aspects of its production and reception. Component 2: The Novel Written exam - 1 hr 20% of total mark One theme-based comparative essay question. Component 3: Poetry Written exam - 2hr 1 5min 30% of total mark Two essay questions looking at both studied poets and unseen poetry. Component 4: Coursework One extended comparative essay referring to two chosen texts