| AS/A2 Drama and Theatre Studies |
Key features of the specification:
Edexcel’s Drama and Theatre
Studies is designed to provide a balance across
a range of learning activities. This specification
combines the activities of exploring plays, creating
theatre, the performing of plays, the analysis of
theatre and critical evaluation of all these elements.
Students completing the course successfully will
have a thorough understanding of drama and theatre,
highly toned analytical and creative skills and
an ability to communicate effectively with others. |
Aims of Theatre Studies course: |
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Develop their
interest and enjoyment in drama and theatre
both as participants and as informed members
of an audience, fostering an enthusiasm for
and critical appreciation of the subject |
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Develop understanding
and appreciation of the significance of the
social, cultural and historical influences
on the development of drama and theatre |
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Experience a
range of opportunities to develop a variety
of dramatic and theatrical skills, enabling
them to grow creatively and imaginatively
in both devised and scripted work |
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Integrate theory
and practice through their understanding of
critical concepts and the discriminating use
of specialist technology |
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Theatre Visits:
Students follow the Edexcel Specification,
completing four units of work, two in each of the
two years.
Unit 1: 'Exploration
of drama and theatre' is an internally assessed
coursework option, studying two contrasting play
texts. Students complete practical assessments in
class workshops and submit a supporting portfolio
of 'Exploration Notes' which may include drawings,
diagrams and conclusions drawn from practical and
discussion work. Students are also required to experience
Unit 2: 'Theatre text
in performance' students undertake a role in the
production of a play. Additionally, students must
offer either a monologue or duologue from a different
play. They are assessed by a visiting examiner on
the night of the performance. Work in preparation
for Unit 2 informs their response.
Unit 3: 'Exploration
of dramatic performance' is where Students work
on the process of devising an original piece of
drama for presentation to an audience during Unit
3, 'Devising', which is internally assessed.
Unit 4:'Theatre text
in context' a written, externally assessed examination
of their study of one set play text and another
prescribed play written and performed between 1575
and 1720. |
Assessment Overview
The course will be assessed by both
external and internal assessment. |
Is this the right subject for me?
You need to be curious about issues
and ideas and have a creative instinct for communicating
your views through drama. You may be keen on acting,
writing or on the visual and technical side of theatre
and wish to develop your skills in some or all of
these areas. Equally you will be interested in going
to the theatre to see plays performed by different
theatre companies. |
Assessment Overview:
The course will be assessed by both
external and internal assessment. |
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Course
Title |
Course
Details |
Assessment
Weighting |
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Unit 1: |
AS |
Exploration
of Drama
and Theatre |
Internal assessment:
Practical drama activities with supporting
Exploration Notes; evaluation of live theatre |
40%
of AS Grade |
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Unit
2: |
AS |
Theatre
Text in
Performance |
External assessment:
Monologue/duologue performance or design realisation
and group performance or design realisation
|
60%
of AS Grade |
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Unit
3: |
A2 |
Exploration
of
Dramatic Performance |
Internal assessment:
Creation and performance or deisgn of original
piece of drama |
40%
of A2 Grade |
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Unit
4: |
A2 |
Theatre
Text in
Context |
External assessment:
2.5 hour written examination on a set text
and historical performance conditions |
60%
of A2 Grade |
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What will I learn?
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. |
Is this the right subject for me?
You need to be curious about issues
and ideas and have a creative instinct for communicating
your views through drama. You may be keen on acting,
writing or on the visual and technical side of theatre
and wish to develop your skills in some or all of
these areas. Equally you will be interested in going
to the theatre to see plays performed by different
theatre companies. |
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