Unit 3 - Exploration of Drama & Theatre Studies

 40% of the total A2 marks; 20% of the total GCE marks; 60 marks (80 UMS)

Internally assessed and externally moderated

15 marks available for Research and Development

15 marks available for Develop and Structure

15 marks available for Performance

15 marks available for Evaluation

This unit requires the creation of a unique and original piece of theatre.

The knowledge and understanding gained in AS units should be applied to a created production.

The starting point may be a teacher created stimulus or a professionally published play by a known writer.

Students are assessed on the research and development of their work as well as the final performance in front of an identified audience. They are also required to complete an evaluation on both the process and performance of their work.

Groups will work in no fewer than three and no more than six

Smaller groups should produce a performance of no less than 15 minutes and larger groups no more than 30 minutes.

Written evidence will be required reflecting the research and development work.

Video/DVD evidence will be required of sample sessions of the developmental process and a

Video/DVD of the final performance (progress checks)

The unit consists of two elements: supporting written evidence and a performance to an intended audience (target audience)

The supporting written evidence may include, where appropriate, sketches, drawings, plans etc.

The supporting written evidence is a 3500 word document that addresses the following questions:

1.      How is the initial material being researched and developed at significant stages during the process of creating drama?

2.      How effectively are you personally exploring and developing your role(s)?

3.      How did you and your group explore the possibilities of form, structure and performance style?

4.      How did the work of established and recognised theatre practitioners and/or the work live theatre, influence the way in which your devised response developed?

5.      How successfully did your final performance communicate your aims and intentions for the piece to your audience?

6.      How effectively did the social, cultural, historical and political contexts of the piece communicate to your audience?

The practical assessment will take place during December

Support written evidence due – February