Year 10
Course Information & Assessment Points
| Curriculum content | Assessed work | |
|---|---|---|
| AP1 | Showcase performance directed by the class teacher based on extracts of text selected by the class teacher. History of Theatre | Practical performance skills in preparation for Unit 1, 2 and 3. Written reflection of the performance process submitted. Practical performance skills in preparation for Unit 1, 2 and 3. |
| AP2 | Physical Theatre Site Specific Performance | Practical performance skills in preparation for Unit 1, 2 and 3. Practical performance skills in preparation for Unit 1, 2 and 3. |
| AP3 | Preparation for Unit 1 Exploration of Drama and Theatre theme chosen by the class teacher. Unit 1 Exploration of Drama and Theatre, a theme chosen by the Drama Department | A PPE/Mock of the practical exploration as well as writing practice Initial teacher estimate of individual students grades prior to standardisation to arrive at a mark out of 30% |
Year 11
Course Information & Assessment Points
| Curriculum content | Assessed work | Component of assessment grade |
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|---|---|---|---|
| AP1 | Prep for Unit 2 Exploration of text Jim Cartwrights - Two Unit 2 Exploration of Text Jim Cartwrights - Two | Students understanding of the play and the playwrights intentions through practical exploration. 6 Hours practical exploration 1000 words controlled assessment written response to the practical exploration. 2000 words review of live theatre. | Unit 1 completed in the summer 30% of the overall marks. Marks for a live theatre review will be included if completed at this point. (War Horse or Dead Dog in a Suitcase) Practical progress made in lessons since Sept, including exploration of play text. Initial teacher estimate prior to standardisation including both Unit 1 and 2 to arrive at a mark out of 60% |
| AP2 | Unit 2 Exploration of Text Jim Cartwrights - Two Unit 3 Drama performance | 6 Hours practical exploration 1000 words controlled assessment written response to the practical exploration. 2000 words review of live theatre. The rehearsal process so far | Accurate agreed standardised grades for unit 1 and 2 completed by the department. ( To be confirmed by Edexcel in May 2015) 60% All controlled assessment (written coursework) will now be completed. Predicted final grade based on Unit 1, 2 and present progress in Unit 3 100% |
| AP3 | Unit 3 Drama performance | The rehearsal process so far | Predicted final grade based on Unit 1, 2 and present progress in Unit 3 100% Unit 3 is externally marked, final grades to be allocated by the examination board on results day. |
