The course demands practical, creative and communication skills in almost equal measure. You will extend your ability to create drama and theatre, either in a performing or production role. You will also be required to write about drama and to develop your powers of analysis to become an informed critic. The course will involve taking part in drama productions, as well as studying plays and playwrights.
Name: Drama and Theatre Studies A Level Qualification title: GCE A Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment This WJEC Eduqas specification is designed to promote a balance between practical theatre making and the theoretical understanding of drama and theatre. This stimulating and engaging course of study encourages learners to make connections between dramatic theory and their own practice. Learners study five performance texts (two complete texts and three key extracts from three different texts, studied in the context of the whole text) representing a range of social, historical and cultural contexts. The complete texts are studied for the written examination and the key extracts are divided between all three components. Learners also study two influential theatre practitioners (individuals or companies) and produce three performances; one text performance, one devised performance and one performance based on a creative reinterpretation of an extract from a text. This content is divided as follows between the three components: Component 1: Theatre Workshop Learners participate in the creation, development and performance of: One reinterpretation of an extract from a text, using the working methods and techniques of either an influential theatre practitioner or a recognised theatre company. Non-exam assessment: Internally assessed and externally moderated by WJEC -20% of qualification (60 marks) Component 2: Text in Action Learners participate in the creation, development and performance of: One devised piece using the working methods and techniques of a second different influential theatre practitioner or recognised theatre company One extract from a text in a contrasting style to the devised performance. Non-exam assessment: externally assessed by a visiting examiner - 40% of qualification (120 marks) Component 3: Text in Performance Learners explore: Two complete performance texts from different historical periods. One extract from a third contrasting text. Learners are given the opportunity to develop performing and/or design skills as appropriate to their interests and the facilities available in the centre. Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes - 40% of qualification (120 marks) Learners must choose one skill from the following list for each of Components 1 and 2. They may either choose the same skill for both Components 1 and 2, or a different skill for both Components 1 and 2: Performing Sound design Lighting design Set design (including props) Costume design (including hair and make-up). Awarding WJEC Eduqas Created 20160201 13:58:44 Updated 20161206 11:47:00
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