Specification at a glance
This qualification is linear. Linear means that students undertake all non-exam assessment (NEA) in the certification year and sit the written exam at the end of the course.
Subject content
The subject content details the knowledge, understanding and skills that students are expected to develop throughout the course of study.
The subject content for A-level Drama and Theatre is divided into three components:
Guidance is also provided on the theatrical skills students will need to work on.
In the practical components students may specialise in performing, lighting, sound, set, costume, puppets and/or directing.
Assessments
Component 1: Drama and theatre |
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What's assessed
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How it's assessed
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Questions
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Component 2: Creating original drama (practical) |
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What's assessed
Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner |
How it's assessed
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This component is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. |
Component 3: Making theatre (practical) |
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What's assessed
Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3 Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece (students may contribute as performer, designer or director)
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How it's assessed
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This component is marked by AQA. |