Download GCE Drama and Theatre Studies (2240)

GCE Drama and Theatre Studies (2240)
A2 outline
At A2, the specification provides candidates with the opportunity to develop skills and extend and apply
knowledge gained at AS level. Candidates will demonstrate a more advanced level of performance and/or
production skills alongside the ability to think independently, make judgements and refine their work in the light
of research. They will also demonstrate the ability to analyse the ways in which different performance and
production elements are brought together to create theatre.
The A2 specification has 2 units:
Unit 3: Further Prescribed Plays including Pre-Twentieth Century
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Study of a set play with a choice from a variety of pre-twentieth century plays
Study of a set play with a choice from a variety of twentieth century plays or contemporary drama.
Assessment
Written Paper:
Weighting:
2 hours 100 marks
30% of total A Level marks
Study of two further set plays. One question to be answered from each of two sections: Section A: pretwentieth century plays and Section B: twentieth century or contemporary plays.
Section B is synoptic, requiring suggestions for a complete stage realisation of a short extract from the play
printed in the paper.
There is a choice from six plays for each of the two sections.
Externally set and assessed
Unit 4: Presentation of Devised Drama
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Working in groups to develop and present a devised drama, performed in a theatrical style of their
choice
Research into a theatrical style chosen by the group for their practical work.
Assessment
Practical
Weighting:
80 marks
20% of total A Level marks
Performance by a group of devised drama. The assessment also includes candidates' preparatory and
development work and supporting notes. Synoptic.
Internally assessed and externally moderated