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Drama and Theatre Studies

This course is designed to develop pupils’ current practice and knowledge of drama and theatre. It provides a flexible approach to drama activity, with options in devised and scripted performance, performance support, and workshop assessment.

The aims of this course at Mill Hill are primarily to:

• develop the pupil’s ability to work in a group
• develop the pupil’s self-confidence
• encourage responsibility
• develop the pupil’s problem-solving skills
• develop aesthetic and creative awareness
• explore drama and theatre in an practical way

Pupils should only choose this course if they are prepared to rehearse with others outside the normal run of lessons.

The course comprises two papers:

Paper One

• Unit One is concerned with the use of drama to explore ideas and issues in response to stimulus material selected from different times and cultures. Assessment is through practical workshops and a written portfolio. The assessment activities are set and marked by the teacher within prescribed guidelines.
• Unit Two involves the exploration of a complete and substantial play chosen by the school. Assessment is through practical workshops and a written portfolio. The assessment activities for this unit are set and marked by the teacher within prescribed guidelines.

The above two units comprise 60% of the course, assessed by the teacher and externally moderated.

Paper Two

This paper is concerned with the skills required to perform work to an audience. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills as performers or in a theatre craft using any appropriate material as a stimulus for performance. It may be either a devised drama or a scripted performance.

The above unit comprises 40% of the course and is assessed by an external examiner.

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