Drama

Component 1 

Written exam 2 hours
60 marks
Candidates answer two questions: one question
from Section A and one question from Section B.
Open-book exam
Externally assessed
50% of the AS Level
25% of the A Level

Component 2 

Practical drama Coursework
60 marks
There are two compulsory parts: devising and
performing.
Candidates work in a group to devise and
perform a play based on the stimulus prescribed
in the syllabus.
There are two parts to the devising coursework:
– 10–15 minute devised piece
– 3 minute self-evaluation
Candidates work in a group to prepare and
perform an extract from a published play of their
own choice.
There is one part to the performing coursework:
– 10–25 minute scripted performance
Internally assessed and externally moderated
50% of the AS Level
25% of the A Level

Component 3

Theatre-making and performing Coursework
60 marks
There are two compulsory parts: devising and
performing.
Candidates work in a group to devise and
perform a play inspired by one of the theatre
practitioners, traditions or styles prescribed in
the syllabus.
There are two parts to the devising coursework:
– 15–20 minute group devised performance
– 800 word analysis and evaluation
Candidates individually create a programme of
thematically linked materials and perform it.
There is one part to the performing coursework:
– 6–8 minute individual performance
Internally assessed and externally moderated
25% of the A Level

Component 4

Theatre in context Coursework
60 marks
Candidates explore performance texts, a
theatre genre, a theatre practitioner’s work or a
performance style.
There is one part to the research coursework:
– 2500–3000 word research essay
Externally assessed
25% of the A Level