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 ASSESSMENT DETAILS

 PERFORMANCE PAPER

PAPER 02

The examination requires candidates to perform either in Drama, Dance or Stagecraft.

Candidates must choose either Option A (Drama) or Option B (Dance) or Option C (Stagecraft)

OPTION A: DRAMA

Drama Improvisation (Section 1)

Group presentations must consist of no less than three students and no more than five. Students are
expected to do a 3–5-minute improvisation from a given stimulus and respond to a viva voce. This
assessment will be administered by the classroom teacher and one other specialist with guidance
provided by the Council. The assessment should be done during the third term of year one. Students
should be given a maximum of 10 minutes to prepare. A mark out of 30 should be awarded for the
performance.

Playmaking (Section 2)

Group presentations must consist of no less than three students and no more than five. Students are
expected to do a prepared 10–15-minute performance and respond to a viva voce. Students must use
a Caribbean cultural form. It is expected that the period for rehearsal will be no more than six weeks
and no less than three weeks. This assessment will be administered by the classroom teacher and one
other specialist with guidance provided by the Council. It is recommended that the assessment be
done during the first term of year two. A mark out of 30 should be awarded for the performance.

Production (Section 3)

This assessment will be based on a 20–30-minute excerpt from a Caribbean text. It is expected that
the period of rehearsal will be no more than eight weeks and no less than six weeks. Groups must
consist of no less than three and no more than 10. A viva voce will be given to ascertain the level of
contribution by each group member. This assessment will be administered by the classroom teacher
and one other specialist with guidance provided by the Council. A mark out of 40 should be awarded
for the performance. The assessment should take place during the second term of the second year
preceding the end of the course. At least eight weeks must elapse between the assessment of
(Section 2) and the final presentation on (Section 3).

The emphasis for the practical is acting and performing skills. The teacher should not direct the play.
However, the teacher is expected to guide and facilitate the process.

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