Drama A/AS level

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What will I study? You will study the important practitioners that shaped theatre throughout history, a series of plays, live theatre, and you will develop performance skills at a much more advanced level. Component 1: Drama and Theatre (written paper) You will study two set plays and you will be asked to analyse and evaluate the work of live theatre makers. You will be expected to attend the theatre throughout this course of study. Component 2: Creating original drama (practical) You will be asked to engage in the process of creating a devised piece of theatre. You will also prepare a working notebook that details your process. Your devised piece must be influenced by the work of one prescribed practitioner. Component 3: Making theatre (practical) You will be asked to engage in the practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play. The methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3. You must also provide a working notebook that details your rehearsal process.

Course information

Name: Drama A/AS level Qualification title: GCE A Level in Drama and Theatre Studies Qualification type: Assessment How will I be assessed? The A level is assessed from both a practical (60% of overall mark) and a written perspective.(40%.of overall mark) The 3 hour written exam will take place at the end of the two year course. You will perform in front of an invited audience for components 2 and 3 and assessed by your teachers and an AQA external examiner. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150930 10:33:53 Updated 20161003 09:10:05

Entry requirements

None

Provider

The Billericay School
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Address

School Road Town: Billericay County:ESSEX

Learning aims

Title: GCE A Level in Drama and Theatre Studies Qualification: GCE A Level in Drama and Theatre Studies Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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