PLAYS A PART IN A PLAY PDF

They answer on for Section C ie the live production seen cannot be one of their set plays. Students must not answer Section A or Section B of the exam on the same play

Must not be annotated and must not contain any additional notes, marks, alterations or Students are permitted to refer to a clean copy of their chosen play during the exam. Perspective of a performer, designer or director as appropriate to the question.

The focus of the questions is interpretation of specific aspects of the play adopting the The Caucasian Chalk Circle (ed Eric Bentley, Penguin, 2007, ISBN: 0141189169)Īccidental Death of an Anarchist (Methuen Drama, 1987, ISBN: 0413156109) Hedda Gabler (Student Edition, Bloomsbury, 2002, ISBN: 0413770702) Masters (ed Lee Hall, Methuen Drama, 1999, ISBN Much Ado About Nothing (ed Claire McEachern,īloomsbury Arden Shakespeare, 2016, ISBN: 1472520297) Translated by Robert Fagles, Penguin, 1984, ISBN: 0140444254) List A – these plays have been selected to represent significant drama through the ages. This will enable your students toĪccess the questions on the paper. Source a copy of the one we use to make sure it's similar. If you wish to use a different edition, we recommend you However, we've listed the editions we use to set questions. Specific editions are not prescribed for these plays. Listed in List A below (in place from 2018 onwards). In Section A students answer one essay question (from a choice) on one of the set plays This is because these texts were written at a similar time. There are three prohibited play combinations for the exam: students must not answer on both Butterworth’s Jerusalem from List A and Teale’s Brontë, Gurira’s The Convert, or Ellams’ Three Sisters from List B.

note the guidance on the exam paper about what constitutes a 'section' of the play.

include reference to the social, cultural or historical context of their selected play where the instruction is given to do so.

support design questions with sketches and/or diagrams.

support their creative ideas with close reference to the text.

In their answers for Section A and Section B students should: See Knowledge and understanding for details. In the exam students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject content.

Section B: 20 th and 21 st century drama.

The paper is divided into three compulsory sections: Students have 3 hours to answer the paper. The paper constitutes 40% of the A-level. This component is a written exam in which students are assessed on their knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed (AO3) and on their ability to analyse and evaluate the live theatre work of others (AO4).

analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others.Īssessment components Component 1: Drama and theatre.

adopt safe working practices as a theatre maker.

develop the creativity and independence to become effective theatre makers.

develop and demonstrate a range of theatre making skills.

understand and experience the collaborative relationship between various roles within.

participate as a theatre maker and as an audience member in live theatre.

experience a range of opportunities to create theatre both published text-based and.

understand the practices used in 21 st century theatre making.

Of performance texts have influenced the development of drama and theatre

develop an understanding and appreciation of how social, cultural and historical contexts.

Theoretical knowledge of drama and theatre Practices involved in creating theatre and the place of practical exploration in informing

understand the place of relevant theoretical research in informing the processes and.

develop and apply an informed, analytical framework for making, performing, interpreting.

AimsĬourses based on this specification should encourage students to: May/June for the life of the specification.Īll materials are available in English only. In order to achieve the award, students mustĬomplete all assessments at the end of the course and in the same series.Ī-level exams and certification for this specificationĪre available for the first time in May/June 2018 and then every This specification is designed to be taken over two years.

PLAYS A PART IN A PLAY PDF

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Plays a part in a play