Unit 2: Presentation of an Extract from a Play Practical 40% of AS marks, 20% of total A Level marks Group performance of an extract from a published play Assessment includes preparatory and development work and supporting notes Candidates choose from: • directing • acting • costume design • mask design • set design • technical elements – lighting and /or sound This unit includes the study of an influential director, designer, Theatre Company or other practitioner liked to the candidate’s work.
A2 Unit 3: Further Prescribed Plays including Pre-Twentieth Century Written Paper 2hours 30% of total A Level marks Section A – One essay on a pre-20th century play Section B – One essay on a contemporary play which requires suggestions for a complete realisation of a short extract from the selected text
Unit 4: Presentation of Devised Drama Practical 20% of total A Level marks Group performance of devised drama Assessment includes preparatory and development work and supporting notes Candidates choose from: • directing • acting • costume design • mask design • set design • technical elements – lighting and /or sound