Use this examiners report to guide you on the question. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Students have to develop a good understanding of what actors, directors, designers and technicians do and how they do it. Drama and theatre studies students are able to progress to further studies in english, drama and performing arts. Were developing new a levels in drama and theatre 2016 for teaching from september 2016, and our draft specifications and sample assessment materials will be available from april 2015. Uptodate support for aqa drama and theatre, approved by aqa. Choose an area of drama and theatre that you are really interested in. Mapping the demands of gcse into your key stage 3 programme of study. Drama and theatre knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. Aqa alevel drama and theatre past papers revision world. Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers. Outstanding achievement in aqa gcse drama keynote courses. A level drama and theatre studies newquay tretherras. The uks european university undergraduate study drama and theatre canterbury.
Drama and theatre studies dram1a unit 1 section a live theatre production seen thursday january 2011 9. Component 1 drama and theatre written exam 3 hours 40% of a level response to live theatre seen during the course and the study of two set text plays. Component three involves practical exploration and interpretation of three script extracts from different plays, one of which is performed as a final assessed piece. Students must develop knowledge and understanding of the following analytical framework for making, performing, interpreting and understanding drama and theatre. I use this as a lesson plan and also for homework and assessment preparation. Illuminate publishing blood brothers play guide for aqa gcse drama 9781911208709 this new guide provides the perfect study and revision companion to component 1 of the aqa gcse drama course. Overviewdrama and theatre is a diverse course that will allow you to develop. These will form your notes towards your first cycle test for theatre studies. So please prepare your notes for checking next week. The a level course is complementary to the gcse drama course but, as we have proven in the past, it is not necessary to have studied drama at gcse to be successful at this level.
Drama b general content students will cover three components. A level drama and theatre studies content a level students follow the new edexcel gce a level drama and theatre studies specification. Component two involves creating and performing the devised drama. Required to start 1 september 2020 teacher of a level. The book takes a handson approach with activities and practice in both the written and practical elements of the exam. Students have four lessons per week and follow the aqa drama and theatre studies syllabus. Course title a level drama and theatre studies 2 years exam board aqa this qualification is linear.
Drama and theatre studies dram1a unit 1 section a live theatre production seen friday 21 may 2010 1. Drama and theatre studies is an alevel option at key stage 5. A student s guide to a2 drama and theatre studies for the. Aqa drama and theatre subject content interpreting drama. Here, youll find everything you need to prepare for gcse drama from 2016, including our edexcel gcse 91. Provides structured support for the three sections that are all part of component 1.
Aqa gce a level art and design art, craft and design. Aqa alevel drama and theatre 7262 and aslevel drama and theatre 7161 exam past papers and marking schemes, free to download. She has been teaching aqa gcse and alevel for the past six years and her subject results for both courses last year were in the top 1% for value added in the country. Official aqa as level drama and theatre new syllabus. Download a student s guide to a2 drama and theatre studies for the aqa specification or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. Works in conjunction with film and english literature. Linear means that students undertake all nonexam assessment nea in the certification year and sit the written exam at the end of the course. I have taken my material from the aqa mark scheme and examiners reports along side suggestions in the a2 theatre studies revision guide. A chalk circle is metaphorically drawn around a society misdirected in its priorities. Drama, theatre studies and performing arts pearson. Outstanding achievement in the aqa a level drama and theatre written paper. Complete a research task and present it in whatever format you choose. Official aqa as level drama and theatre new syllabus watch. Drama and theatre studies barnsley sixth form college.
Georgina is head of drama and theatre studies at lvs ascot. Three sections are studied over two years with a combination of practical and theoretical elements. Drama and theatre studies inspires students to become independent theatre makers. Good preparation for drama school drama and theatre at degree level. This is a set of resources for teaching the new specification from aqa for alevel or as level drama. Mark scheme as drama and theatre studies dram1a june 2016 8 0 3 outline the ways in which one or moreperformers physical skills contributed to the overall success of one live production that you have seen and assess the effectiveness of their performances at particular moments. Theatre studies helps develop communicative and presentational skills.
Architecture architecture international riba part 1. Oxford university press including nelson thornes isbn 978. Summer 2020 nea teacher online standardisation tols available. New 91 gcse biology aqa revision question cards cgp gcse biology 91 revision cgp. You will be introduced to a wide range of theatrical styles and contexts as you explore plays practically, devise and work on performances.
We want students to have an inspiring experience of alevel drama and. Designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to successfully meet the assessment objectives of the asa level syllabuses for 2000, the text is also suitable for students on performing arts courses and undergraduates studying drama and theatre studies. Drama and theatre studies unit 1 section b prescribed play monday 16 may 2016 morning time allowed. Course title a level drama and theatre studies 2 years. You are able to take the text and notes in with you for the test. This subject content is assessed in a written exam. Blood brothers play guide for aqa gcse drama 9781911208. A student s guide to a2 drama and theatre studies for the aqa specification author. Page 22 of 45 drama and theatre studies as a level aqa subject specific entry requirements.
Aqa a level biology student book 1 aqa a level science pdf download full ebook. Process and performance 7261c schools and colleges may set their own internal deadlines. It is a very demanding course, both practically and intellectually. Our specification inspires students to become independent theatre makers with the skills they need to go on to higher education, whether that is to study a course in drama and theatre or another subject. Aqa drama and theatre studies course specifications. Take control and build a course that works for you and your students. This student book, approved by aqa, covers both the as and a level drama and theatre specifications. As level physical education student revision guide aqa. You will develop a variety of skills which will be invaluable in a number of careers. Drama and theatre studies is the study of how and why theatre is created. Pdf aqa drama and theatre studies a2 download read.
Theatre studies aqa home hanley castle high school. Exploration and performance 60% of the qualification 96 marks a group performancedesign realisation of one key extract from a performance text and informed by the methodology of one influential practitioner. Brecht projects an ancient chinese story onto a realistic setting. The drama and theatre studies course you are studying is with aqa and the qualification is made up of three different units. Written for students taking the aqa gcse drama specification, this text aims to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding students need to succeed in the course. Written at the close of world war ii, the story is set in the caucasus mountains of georgia, and retells the tale of king solomon and a child claimed by two mothers.
Students devise and research their own unique and original. Dram1 theatre practitioner stanislavski section a responding to a live theatre performance. The dfe has agreed to give a separate discount code for the dance pathway of the pearson btec level 1level 2 tech award in performing arts qn. Attaining grades 79 in aqa gcse drama keynote courses. This could be the history of theatre, a particular playwright, a contemporary theatre company, a specific actor, director, designer or a case study into job roles in theatre. Balme, christopher, the cambridge introduction to theatre studies cambridge. Choose the texts, theatrical approaches and practitioners that you know will engage and inspire your students. The caucasian chalk circle aqa 2016 a level drama new. The play is a parable inspired by chinese play chalk circle. Study of two set plays, including practical sessions, and. All of our students have been successful in gaining a place at the university or drama school of their choice. Drama and theatre studies unit 1 section a live theatre production seen monday 16 may 2016 morning time allowed. Drama biology chemistry physics religious studies health, social and childcare drama media studies mathematics and statistics sociology law welsh language film studies extended project qualification psychology food, hospitality and catering music geology criminology welsh second language pe and sport construction and engineering elearning, e. Write the information required on the front of your answer book.
Mat walters is head of drama and theatre studies at hereford sixth form college. He is an assistant examiner for the written units for aqa and has taught drama at all levels for 18 years. This text aims to provide an essential manual for asa level students of drama and theatre studies. Fresh ebook asa2 level business studies aqa complete revision practice paperback common. Pdf aqa business studies as download full ebook video. Edexcel a level drama and theatre student book and active book. The book takes a handson approach with activities and practice in both. Click download or read online button to get a student s guide to a2 drama and theatre studies for the aqa specification book now.