Drama AS/A2
EXAMINATION BOARD EDEXCEL
AS SPECIFICATION CODE 8DR01
A2 SPECIFICATION CODE 9DR01
Course Introduction:
This course provides students with
A practical subject including a performance of
a play by an established playwright and a unique performance you
will devise. Develop practical, creative and communication skills,
through performance and analytical exploration. Enthusiasm, commitment
and self discipline will be essential.
The course studied is designed to encourage students
to:
• Explore & study to gain an
understanding of how plays are structured and interpreted.
• Use the experience gained in the first unit to be applied in
performance context, working as an actor or designer in a play
directed by your teacher.
• Create a unique performance created in a group context.
• Have a historical and directorial approach to theatre texts.
Students will also be encouraged to respond from a director’s point
of view and compare from different historical contexts.
Entry Requirements:
To succeed in this course students will need to
have attained:
GCSE Grade B in Drama
Course Assessment:
AS Level (Year 12)
Unit 1 Exploration of Drama & Theatre
AS 40% A2 20%
Unit 2 Theatre Text in Performance
A2 20% A2 30%
A2 Level (Year 13)
Unit 3 Exploration of Dramatic Performance
Unit 4 Theatre Text in Context
A2 50%
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