A2 Level - DRAMA & THEATRE STUDIES Outline

At A2, the specification provides candidates with the opportunity to develop skills and extend and apply knowledge gained at AS level. Candidates will demonstrate a more advanced level of performance and/or production skills alongside the ability to think independently, make judgements and refine their work in the light of research. They will also demonstrate the ability to analyse the ways in which different performance and production elements are brought together to create theatre.

The A2 specification has 2 units:

Unit 3: Further Prescribed Plays including Pre-Twentieth Century

Topic list

• Study of a set play with a choice from a variety of pre-twentieth century plays • Study of a set play with a choice from a variety of twentieth century plays or contemporary drama.

Assessment

Written Paper: 2 hours 100 marks Weighting: 30% of total A Level marks

Study of two further set plays. One question to be answered from each of two sections: Section A: pre- twentieth century plays and Section B: twentieth century or contemporary plays. Section B is synoptic, requiring suggestions for a complete stage realisation of a short extract from the play printed in the paper. There is a choice from six plays for each of the two sections. Externally set and assessed

Unit 4: Presentation of Devised Drama

Topic list

• Working in groups to develop and present a devised drama, performed in a theatrical style of their choice • Research into a theatrical style chosen by the group for their practical work.

Assessment

Practical 80 marks Weighting: 20% of total A Level marks

Performance by a group of devised drama. The assessment also includes candidates' preparatory and development work and supporting notes. Synoptic. Internally assessed and externally moderated