Understanding Standards: Higher Course Event Drama
Aims of the Day To support Teachers, Lecturers and Assessors in their understanding of national standards by: reviewing candidate evidence discussing this evidence and associated Marking Instructions with colleagues asking questions and seeking clarification about national standards
Recap on Year One Session 2015-16 Performance Acting was the preferred option, Design the second and Direction chosen by a minority In Preparation for Performance the 500-word count was suitable and many attained the higher end of marks available Many centres are becoming confident in exploring new texts
Recap on Year One Session 2015-16 Performance – Acting Areas in which candidates performed well: The freedom of choice of text allowed for the selection of appropriate roles to suit the candidates’ talent Candidates who demonstrated understanding and a clear interpretation of their roles did well Candidates were supported when the acting event had the appropriate sense of occasion
Recap on Year One Session 2015-16 Performance – Directing Areas in which candidates performed well: Effective directors knew the whole text well They knew the concepts they wished to explore in rehearsal Some directors demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
Recap on Year One Session 2015-16 Performance – Design Areas in which candidates performed well: Candidates often demonstrated a passion for their work Successful candidates communicated coherent, original and imaginative concepts for the whole play Candidates who demonstrated a high level of skill in their chosen production area did well and some made excellent use of technology
Recap on Year One Session 2015-16 Question Paper Almost all candidates completed two full responses in essay style format Almost all candidates managed to complete the paper in the time given The re-wording of Question 7 made it more accessible to all
Recap on Year One Session 2015-16 Question Paper Section 1 Areas in which candidates performed well: Question 3 and 4 – candidates who knew their character well, using the whole play/text to support their analysis Candidates who described detailed, integrated acting concepts Candidates who used textual exemplification, almost always quotations
Recap on Year One Session 2015-16 Question Paper Section 2 Areas in which candidates performed well: Candidates who had engaged with the performance Candidates who addressed the particular focus of the question, ie the creation of tension Candidates who analysed the whole acting concept and not just, for example, voice
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