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A Level Drama (AQA)
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Miss B O’Brien ([email protected])
Entry Requirements None required, though a good pass at GCSE Drama, evidence of active participation in
productions and a genuine enthusiasm for all aspects of the subject are expected.
Where next? Students of Drama often consider Drama College and University to study Theatre and
Performance as well as Drama in Education and English. They are also successful moving on to
study and work in all areas of the arts and humanities, film and media, the leisure industry and
tourism, journalism, the law and social work. Indeed any area of work that requires a confident
presentation, a creative approach to problem solving, an independent work ethic, assured team
players and leaders with empathy and humanity.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
A level Drama is for students who enjoy creating their own work, reading plays, watching and exploring the work and
ideas of theatre makers, and taking an active part in the practical exploration of theatre in performance as actors,
directors and designers. Both courses make full use of, our excellent facilities The Auden Theatre and our fully equipped
black box studio Scruffs.
The subject content for A-level Drama and Theatre, is divided into three components. In the practical components,
students may specialise in performing, lighting, sound, set, costume, puppets and/or directing.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
Component 1 Drama and Theatre:
40% of A-level Students study two set plays and analyse and evaluate the work of live theatre makers.
How it's assessed: Written exam: 3 hours 80 marks. Written exam: 3 hours 80 marks
Component 2 Creating original drama: (Practical)
30% of A-Level students devise and contribute as performer/designer or director to the performance of an original piece
of theatre influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner.
How it is assessed:
Students produced a working notebook (40 marks) to accompany their devised performance (20 marks). The work is
marked by teachers and moderated by AQA.
Component 3 Making theatre: (Practical)
30% of A-level The work is marked by AQA
Students practically explore and interpret:
Three extracts each taken from a different play. The methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract
How it’s assessed: Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks) Reflective report (20 marks) 60 marks.
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