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Drama A Level (Edexcel)
Head of Department:
Mr J Johnson
Teaching Staff:
Mr J Johnson Mr D Gray
Overview
This qualification comprises three elements:
The performance or design of a monologue/duologue piece and the performance or design of a group piece.
The performance of an extract and a reinterpretation of an extract from different published plays, marked by a visiting examiner. Students will also write about a live theatre performance they have seen whilst studying the A Level.
A written examination for which students study two set texts and have the opportunity to write from the point of view of a director, designer or performer.
Course Content
Devising: The creation, development and performance of a piece
of theatre based on a reinterpretation of an extract from a text, using techniques and working methods
of an influential theatre practitioner or company.
This is accompanied by
a creative log. Internally assessed, externally moderated. (Practical/ Written internally assessed work – 40%)
Text in Performance: The performance or design of
a monologue or duologue from one play text and the performance or design of
a group performance from another play text. (Practical Performance – 20%)
Theatre Makers in Practice:
A written examination. Two ‘open book’ questions based on two different texts, plus one question based on a live theatre performance that the student has seen. (Exam 2hrs 30mins – 40%)
Expectations
Students will need to work well in groups and manage their own workload and deadlines with a high degree of independence – this is 100% coursework, with no final external exams. As the course is largely creative, students will be expected to develop their technical and creative skills beyond class time.
Future Pathway
Students often go on to study Media, TV or Film
at university, but the skills developed in the course also lend themselves well to courses or careers based in marketing & sales, PR, advertising, journalism, web design, photography, business development and many more.
Key Skills
Textual analysis, research, concept, visualisation, product development, presenting and pitching; also, photography, editing, using Digital SLR cameras and creative design software.
Recommended Entry Requirements
Grade 6 at GCSE Drama, and Grade 6 at GCSE English.
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