Mime

Explorative Strategies

Stanislavski

Stage and Set Design

Stimulus

Script – Stage

The course is divided into two units:

Unit 1: Understanding Drama; and

Unit 2: Drama Performance.

In Unit 1, students study one of the eight set texts listed below:

Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare);

Pygmalion (Shaw);

Juno and the Paycock (O’Casey);

The Crucible (Miller);

Philadelphia Here I Come (Friel);

Tea in a China Cup (Reid);

Blood Brothers (Russell); and/or

Across the Barricades (Lingard/adapted by David Ian Neville).

Unit 1 is assessed through a compulsory written exam that takes place in the summer of the second year.

Students should be able to demonstrate their knowledge and

understanding of:

• how plays are constructed and realised through the study of

two texts – one prescribed set text and one text chosen for

the compulsory scripted performance task;

• the ways in which meaning is communicated through

drama;

• the social, cultural and historical context of costume,

including style, colour, shape and materials used;

• how to create, interpret and develop a character through

rehearsal work, including improvisation;

• different genres and performance styles, including

background of chosen plays and playwrights;

• a range of specific performance skills and an ability to

evaluate from a personal perspective;

• how to work collaboratively and creatively to achieve shared

dramatic intentions; and

• Drama terminology and how to use it appropriately.

Unit 2: Drama Performance (60%)

For this unit students must complete two controlled assessment tasks.

They must complete one compulsory element task and complete one chosen element task.

 Section Compulsory

Element

Chosen Element Options

1 Scripted Performance Task

2 Devised Performance Task, or

3 Improvisation Task, or

4 Dance Drama Task, or

5 Mime Task, or

6 Design Support Task Students complete

only one from the following:

• costume design;

• set design;

• lighting design; or

• Multimedia design.

AS 1:

Developing Skills and Repertoire

Internally assessed

Externally moderated

A portfolio, including a summary of research, skills audit, record of work, risk assessment, either live performance or production and presentation, and evaluation

60% of AS

AS 2:

Planning and Realising a Performing Arts Event

Externally set pre-release stimulus material

Externally assessed Supporting document in three sections produced under controlled conditions

Live performance and/or presentation

40% of AS

A2 1:

Planning for Employment

Internally assessed

Externally moderated

A record of work, including a written report in three sections, promotional portfolio and evaluation

60% of A2

A2 2:

Performing to a Commission Brief

Externally set pre-release stimulus material

Externally assessed

A record of work, including a research report, summary of findings, evidence of tasks completed and evaluation

The evaluation is to be produced under controlled conditions.

Live performance and/or presentation

40% of A2