1. Eduqas GCE AS/A level Drama and Theatre First teaching: 2016 First assessment: AS - 2017 A level - 2018

2. Specification Highlights Two practical components and one exam at A level Three practical performances at A level (two at AS) covering two of the three text extracts specified in the DFE Subject Content Opportunities to act and/or design in both practical components to suit learner interests and abilities Mixture of internal and external assessment of practical work Exciting and inspiring set texts, including several women playwrights and contemporary texts Free choice of text for performance Open book exam at AS and A level AS and A level designed to be co-taught either as one year AS or as two year AS

3. Overview of Components at A level A level Drama and Theatre Component 1: Theatre Workshop 60 marks (20%) Internally assessed, externally moderated by WJEC Learners produce: a realisation of a reinterpretation of a text a creative log Component 2: Text in Action 120 marks (40%) Externally assessed by a visiting examiner between February and May Learners produce: a devised piece a text piece a process and evaluation report Component 3: Text in Performance 120 marks (40%) Written exam 2 hours 30 minutes Two complete texts One extract from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time

4. Assessment Objectives AO1 20% (Process) Create and develop ideas to communicate meaning as part of the theatre making process, making connections between dramatic theory and practice AO2 30% (Performance/Design) Apply theatrical skills to realise artistic intentions in live performance AO3 30% (Exam) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed AO4 20% (NEA and exam) Analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others

5. A level Assessment Objectives AO1AO2AO3AO4Total Component 1: 10% 30 marks 10% 30 marks 20% 60 marks Component 2: 10% 30 marks 20% 60 marks 10% 30 marks 40% 120 marks Component 3:: 30% 90 marks 10% 30 marks 40% 120 marks Overall weighting 20% 60 marks 30% 90 marks 30% 90 marks 20% 60 marks 100% 300 marks

6. Overview of DFE requirements in the A level specifications DFE A level Subject ContentEduqas A level Drama and Theatre Two complete textsComponent 3 written exam Three extracts from three different textsOne text in every component Two theatre practitioners or companiesOne in each of Components 1 and 2

7. A level (20%) 60 marks AO1 and AO2 Learners study one extract from a text One theatre practitioner or company Reinterpreted text performance 5-14 minutes depending on the size of the group 2-5 actors and up to 4 additional designers each offering a different design skill One creative log 1200-1500 words Component 1: Theatre Workshop (A level)

8. Text re-interpretation Learners study a 10-15 minute extract form a text on the list provided at the back of the specification Learners deconstruct the text to create an original piece of theatre Learners use the working methods and techniques of their chosen practitioner or theatre company 30%-70% of the final piece must contain dialogue from the chosen play text Learners may:  change the context of the text  change the intended audience  change the order of dialogue  change the characters who say the dialogue  add in or take away characters  change character motivation

9. The Creative Log This is a working document which addresses AO1.a. create and develop ideas to communicate meaning as part of the theatre making process and AO1.b. making connections between dramatic theory and practice The log must include an explanation of the creative process AO1.a However, it is not a descriptive commentary of the rehearsal process All research must be linked to the final piece of theatre produced AO1.b However, it is not a narrative of the practitioner's methods or of the live theatre viewed in preparation for the assessment (AS only) The log need not be a continuous piece of prose and may contain annotated research, diagrams, photographs, sound clips, sketches, charts, visual images etc

10. Designers Designers must contribute fully to the devising and preparation of the piece of theatre There is no requirement for designers to do a viva in this component as they will put their ideas in the creative log Operation of technical equipment is not assessed There is a list of minimum requirements for design candidates in the specification The design should reflect the practitioner

11. Assessment of Component 1 (AO1) AO1 is assessed by looking at both the creative log and the finished piece of theatre together to award one mark for each of AO1.a and AO1.b. The assessment grid is almost identical for performers and designers In both, teachers must assess how the piece has taken shape and not the skills used to realise the piece in performance, as they are assessed in AO2. This includes:  how well ideas have been developed  the choice and use of dramatic conventions, forms and techniques  planning of the performance space  use of proxemics  rehearsal and refinement  choice of design features e.g. lighting, sound, set, costume and make-up  planning of design cues to complement the action  the learner's individual contribution to the making of the piece  how the text is interpreted to convey meaning through structure, characterisation and mood and atmosphere  how the practitioner or company methods and techniques have been used to make the piece of theatre

12. Assessment of Component 1 (AO2) AO2 assesses performing/design skills There are separate assessment grids for performers and designers Learners are assessed on  application of skills  their individual contribution to the performance  communication of artistic intentions  their interpretation of character/scene

13. Component 2: Text in Action (A level) Component 2 (40%) 120 marks Externally assessed by a visiting examiner Learners study one extract Learners view at least one piece of live theatre 1.Devised piece based on theatre practitioner or company 2.Text piece in a style chosen by the learner Both pieces are based on a stimulus provided by WJEC 6-14 minutes for each piece depending on group sizes Group sizes 2-4 actors with up to 2 additional designers, each offering a different design skill Process and evaluation report completed by one week after the practical work and sent to visiting examiner 5 min viva (design candidates only)

14. Content This Component is very similar to DA3 in the legacy specification Learners research their chosen practitioner and devise a piece of theatre based on a stimulus set by WJEC Learners use the same stimulus to influence their text piece The text piece can use different and varied stylistic influences There must be contrast between the two pieces Designers must contribute fully to the development of both pieces The report may be started during the process but needs to be completed after the final performances The report may contain a limited amount of sketches, photos etc

15. AO1.a create and develop ideas to communicate meaning as part of the theatre making process is assessed through the final pieces of theatre. The visiting examiner will assess whether the piece is well structured, with evidence of rehearsal and planning AO1.b making connections between dramatic theory and practice is assessed through the process report. The report should explain how the practitioner methods have been used. AO2 apply theatrical skills to realise artistic intentions in live performance is assessed similarly to Component 1 AO4 analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others is assessed through the report. Learners must analyse the process and the final performance/design including how live theatre seen in preparation for the course influenced their own work. Assessment of Component 2

16. Design candidates are required to give a 5-10 minute presentation of their design to the visiting examiner This is to ensure that the examiner is familiar with all the evidence The examiner may ask questions There is a list of minimum requirements for design candidates Designers

17. Component 3: Text in Performance (A level): The written exam A level 40% 120 marks One complete performance text from the pre 1956 list: The Trojan Women, Euripides As You Like It, William Shakespeare Hedda Gabler, Henrik Ibsen Machinal, Sophie Treadwell Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Tennessee Williams One complete performance text from the post 1956 list: Saved, Edward Bond Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Dario Fo Racing Demon, David Hare Love and Information, Caryl Churchill Chimerica, Lucy Kirkwood One extract from: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Mark Haddon adapted by Simon Stephens

18. The Component 3 Exam A level Exam 120 marks Section A: (40 marks) A series of questions on an extract from one of the complete texts (The questions will be on either the pre-1956 text or the post 1956 text.) Section B: (40 marks) An essay question on the second complete text (The question will be on either the pre-1956 text or the post 1956 text.) Section C: (40 marks) A question on the set extract.

19. Section A: There will be staged questions with increasing number of marks on one or two extracts from the text Structural support will be minimal at A level Learners should consider:  interpretation of character (e.g. through motivation and interaction)  vocal and physical performing skills including interaction  interpretation of design elements of sound Component 3 (A level):

20. Section B An essay focussing on how the text can be adapted for a contemporary audience. Learners should consider:  the social, historical and cultural context of the text  the influence of contemporary theatre practice  how live theatre, seen as part of the course, influences their decision making and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed  how the text approaches its theme. Component 3 (A level):

21. Learners will study a 10-15 minute extract from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time A question on the specified extract analysing and evaluating how the text can be performed in the theatre. Learners will be expected to approach the text as theatre performers, directors and designers. The extract will be released on March 1st Learners should consider:  different types of stage  character positioning and movement/proxemics  design elements including:  sound  lighting  set and props  costume, hair and make-up. Component 3 (A level): Section C

22. Assessment of Component 3 (A level) AO3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed AO4 Analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others A level Exam 120 marks AO3 30% 90 marks AO4 10% 30 marks Sections A, B and CSections B and C

23. All answers are marked against bands of achievement Assessors look for a best fit Indicative content is included for each text Responses not included in the mark scheme will be considered Assessment of Component 3 (A level) Understanding the mark scheme

24. Overview of Components at AS level AS Drama and Theatre Component 1: Performance Workshop 120 marks (60%) Internally assessed, externally moderated by WJEC Learners produce: a realisation of an extract from a text a realisation/reinterpretation of an extract from a contrasting text two creative logs an evaluation Component 2: Text in Context 80 marks (40%) Written Exam 1 hour 30 minutes One set text

25. AS Assessment Objectives AO1AO2AO3AO4Total Component 1: 20% 40 marks 30% 60 marks 10% 20 marks 60% 120 marks Component 2: 30% 60 marks 10% 20 marks 40% 80 marks Overall weighting 20% 40 marks 30% 60 marks 30% 60 marks 20% 40 marks 100% 200 marks

26. Overview of DFE requirements in the AS level specifications DFE AS Subject ContentEduqas AS Drama and Theatre One complete textComponent 2 written exam Two extracts from two different textsComponent 1 non-exam assessment One practitioner or theatre companyComponent 1 non-exam assessment

27. AS level (60%) 120 marks AO1, AO2 and AO4 Learners study two 10-15 minute extracts from two different texts One theatre practitioner or company View at least one piece of live theatre 1.Text Performance 2.Reinterpreted text performance Monologue permitted for text performance 2-14 minutes for each piece depending on the size of the group 1 (2)-5 actors and up to 4 additional designers each offering a different design skill Two creative logs 1000-1200 words each Evaluation 1200-1500 words Component 1: Performance Workshop (AS level)

28. Performance from a Text (AS only) Learners prepare a faithful interpretation of a text There is no requirement to use a practitioner/company Learners may prepare a 2 minute monologue DFE subject content requires learners to study a 10-15 minute extract and even though the performance may be much shorter, the creative log and the evaluation must clearly demonstrate that the whole extract has been considered Text re-interpretation & The Creative Log The same as for the A level, but a different word count for the creative logs

29. The Evaluation (AS only) After completing the final performance learners evaluate the process and final performance/design of the reinterpreted text performance only This must be continuous prose and between 1200 and 1500 words Learners should write the evaluation in two sections; evaluation of process and evaluation of performance/design Learners must consider:  how the practitioner/company methods were used in creating the piece  conventions forms and techniques used to create the piece  their performance/design skills  their own contribution to the final piece of theatre  how live theatre influenced their performance/design.

30. Assessment of Component 1 (AO4) (AS only) There is one assessment grid for both performers and designers The evaluation is only for the reinterpreted text piece Learners analyse and evaluate:  the influence of theatre practitioner/company  the influence of live theatre  the dramatic and design conventions, forms and techniques employed  their own contribution to the development and performance of the piece  the application of performance or design skills  how well they rehearsed and refined their work.

31. Component 2: Text in Context (AS level): The written exam AS level 40% 80 marks One complete performance text from the pre 1956 list: The Trojan Women, Euripides As You Like It, William Shakespeare Hedda Gabler, Henrik Ibsen Machinal, Sophie Treadwell Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Tennessee Williams

32. Component 2 Exam (AS level) AS Exam 80 marks Section A: A series of questions on one extract from the chosen text (50 marks) A question focusing on the whole text (30 marks)

33. Assessment of Component 2 (AS level) AO3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed AO4 Analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others AS Exam 80 marks AO3 30% 60 marks AO4 10% 20 marks Section A

34. The majority of questions will focus on one extract from the text although there will always be one question on the whole text Questions will have structural support indicating what the response should include Questions will be on subject content included in specification There will be one question requiring learners to analyse and evaluate the text  Analyse – identify and investigate concepts  Evaluate – assess the merit, or weigh up the options Component 2 (AS level): Section A

35. Learners must consider: the theatrical processes and practices involved in interpreting and performing theatre how conventions, forms and techniques are used in drama and live theatre to create meaning how creative and artistic choices influence how meaning is communicated to an audience how performance texts are constructed to be performed, conveying meaning through how performance texts are informed by their social, cultural and historical contexts, and are interpreted and performed for an audience. Component 2 (AS level): Section A

36. All answers are marked against bands of achievement Assessors look for a best fit Indicative content is included for each text Responses not included in the mark scheme will be considered Assessment of Component 2 (AS level) Understanding the mark scheme

37. AS (60%) 120 marks AO1, AO2 and AO4 A level (20%) 60 marks AO1 and AO2 Learners study two 10-15 minute extracts from two different texts Learners study one 10-15 minute extract from a text One theatre practitioner or company View at least one piece of live theatre 1.Text Performance 2.Reinterpreted text performance 1.Reinterpreted text performance Monologue permitted for text performance 2-14 minutes for each piece depending on the size of the group 5-14 minutes depending on the size of the group 1 (2)-5 actors and up to 4 additional designers each offering a different design skill 2-5 actors and up to 4 additional designers each offering a different design skill Two creative logs 1000-1200 words eachOne creative log 1200-1500 words Evaluation 1200-1500 words Comparison of Component 1: Performance Workshop/Theatre Workshop

38. Comparison of Written Exams at AS (Component 2) and A level (Component 3 ) AS Exam 80 marksA level Exam 120 marks Section A: A series of questions on one extract from the chosen text (50 marks) A question focusing on the whole text (30 marks) Section A: (40 marks) A series of questions on an extract from one of the complete texts (The questions will be on either the pre- 1956 text or the post 1956 text.) Section B: (40 marks) An essay question on the second complete text (The question will be on either the pre- 1956 text or the post 1956 text.) Section C: (40 marks) A question on the set extract.

39. Comparison of the written exams at AS and A level AO3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed AO4 Analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others AS Exam 80 marksA level Exam 120 marks AO3 30% 60 marks AO4 10% 20 marks AO3 30% 90 marks AO4 10% 30 marks Section A Sections A, B and CSections B and C

40. Resources for Teachers Supporting teaching and learning We are making resources to support teaching and learning. These include:  an online resource for AS and A level Component 1 (text reinterpretation)  an online resource for designers to use in all practical components  Notes on each set text  teacher’s guide  term plans

41. Resources for Teachers Supporting teaching and learning www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/drama-and-theatre/as-a-level/ Free subject specific resources available for all to download from our website resources.eduqas.co.uk Free Eduqas digital resources to support the teaching and learning of a broad range of subjects. oer.wjec.co.uk Our free Online Exam Review allows teachers to analyse item level data, critically assess sample question papers and receive examiner feedback.

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