Head of Department:  P.M. Griffin       Board:  WJEC

Students develop the techniques of reviewing, creating, performing and evaluating performances that they have been introduced to in Form III.  They will study a variety of plays from a practical perspective, developing confidence alongside their acting and directing skills.  They will also watch a range of productions, discovering different ways to communicate with an audience.  The course allows imaginative students with an interest in theatre to explore ideas physically and also to develop their written analysis through the coursework reviews and evaluations. 

Drama is one of the few opportunities students have to work collaboratively and to develop their skills of leadership and negotiation.

Assessment

UNIT ONE (DR1):   Devised Practical Performance (60%) Controlled Assessment by the teacher and externally moderated.

TASK ONE – 40% Devised Performance Candidates will devise their own practical performance based on a theme and linked with a practitioner or genre.  They may choose either acting or a theatre design skill.

TASK TWO – 20% Devised Performance Report Candidates will write a report on the practical work they carried out in Task One. 

UNIT TWO (DR2):   Performance from a Text (20%) Externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Candidates will prepare a presentation of a scene from a published play either as an actor or a designer.   UNIT THREE (DR3):   Written Examination (20%) One and a half hour Written Paper. Candidates will be assessed on their ability to analyse one set text as an actor, designer and director.  They will also evaluate their practical work from Unit Two.