Drama & Theatre Studies

Assessment

Component 1: Devising Content Overview • This component is internally assessed • Students must ‘devise’ an original performance piece using text extracts from a key theatre practitioner as stimuli. Assessment: Coursework 40% of the qualification 80 marks 1) A 2500-3000 word portfolio documenting the creative process, recorded/verbal evidence of between 12-14 minutes or a combination of written evidence and recorded/verbal evidence. 2) The devised performance/design realisation. Component 2: Text in Performance Content Overview • This component is externally moderated by a visiting examiner. • Students must produce a group performance/ design realisation. • Each student must perform either a Monologue or Duologue/design realisation Assessment: Coursework 20% of the qualification 60 marks Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice Content Overview • This is a written exam that requires a clear understanding of theatre making and a detailed study of a set text. Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of the qualification 80 marks