Over the course students have to work practically exploring and studying five different play texts and the work of at least two different theatre practitioners. Students may offer performance support of design skills in the practical exams and everyone has to answer questions on elements of stage design as well as acting and directing. There are three components to the A Level: 1. Devising a group project based on a play extract and key practitioner (e.g. Brecht, Frantic Assembly) with a performance and Devising portfolio worth 40%, marked internally and moderated by the exam board 2. Performance of scripted material in a group performance and a monologue or duologue from a different text worth 20% marked by an external examiner 3. Written Exam “Theatre Makers in Practice” – 2 hours 30 minutes, 40%. - Section A: Live theatre review, 500 words of accompanying notes allowed. - Section B: Two questions on a modern play (Machinal, Accidental Death, etc.) from perspective of performer or designer. Closed book. - Section C: One extended question on re-imagining a classic text (Hedda Gabler, Woyzeck, etc.) with a practitioner’s influence (Stanislavski, Artaud, etc.). Open clean book allowed.
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Drama, as well as an APS of 4.5 or above.
You will explore each area of the course practically and be expected to do background research into the social, historical and cultural context. There is one written paper at A Level based on two texts from different periods. There are two practical performance exams, one based on a directed production and monologue or duologue and the other adapted and/or devised. Pearson Drama and Theatre Studies is unique in the fact that it is 60% practical with research and evaluative coursework giving creative freedom to fit the course around the interests of the group.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP |
Over the course students have to work practically exploring and studying five different play texts and the work of at least two different theatre practitioners. Students may offer performance support of design skills in the practical exams and everyone has to answer questions on elements of stage design as well as acting and directing. There are three components to the A Level: 1. Devising a group project based on a play extract and key practitioner (e.g. Brecht, Frantic Assembly) with a performance and Devising portfolio worth 40%, marked internally and moderated by the exam board 2. Performance of scripted material in a group performance and a monologue or duologue from a different text worth 20% marked by an external examiner 3. Written Exam “Theatre Makers in Practice” – 2 hours 30 minutes, 40%. - Section A: Live theatre review, 500 words of accompanying notes allowed. - Section B: Two questions on a modern play (Machinal, Accidental Death, etc.) from perspective of performer or designer. Closed book. - Section C: One extended question on re-imagining a classic text (Hedda Gabler, Woyzeck, etc.) with a practitioner’s influence (Stanislavski, Artaud, etc.). Open clean book allowed.
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Drama, as well as an APS of 4.5 or above.
You will explore each area of the course practically and be expected to do background research into the social, historical and cultural context. There is one written paper at A Level based on two texts from different periods. There are two practical performance exams, one based on a directed production and monologue or duologue and the other adapted and/or devised. Pearson Drama and Theatre Studies is unique in the fact that it is 60% practical with research and evaluative coursework giving creative freedom to fit the course around the interests of the group.
