Drama AQA
Examination
Component 1: 40% Understanding Drama (1 hr 45 mins) Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre Study of one set play from a choice of six Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers Section A: multiple choice Section B: four questions on a given extract from the set play chosen Section C: one two part question (from a choice) on the work of theatre makers in a single live theatre production
Component 2: 40% Devising Drama (Practical)
Component 3: 20% Texts in Practice (Practical)
Process of creating devised drama Performance of devised drama (pupils may contribute as performer or designer) Analysis and evaluation of own work Devising log Devised performance
Performance of two extracts from one play (pupils may contribute as performer or designer) Free choice of play but it must contrast with the set play chosen for Component 1 Performance of Extract 1 and Extract 2
Introduction Drama engages and encourages the creativity and analytical skills of pupils to become confident performers and designers with the introduction they need for a bright and successful future in either the artistic industries; or indeed transferring those skills into the worlds of business and industry. AQA have built in as much opportunity as possible for pupils to do what they like best – participate in performance. All pupils devise drama, explore texts practically and work on two text-based performances. Pupils can choose to develop as a performer, a designer (lighting, sound, set, costume, puppets) or as both. Whichever option they choose, pupils can be sure to gather many invaluable skills, both theatrical and transferable, to expand their horizons.
Who should take this course? This course is for you if you have an interest in theatre and like working collaboratively to develop ideas to communicate meaning and experiment and would enjoy creating a piece of original theatre.
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