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ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 2: Respond with knowledge and understanding to drama from different periods. ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 6: Make connection between theatrical understanding and realisation in performance. |
TEACHER A : Set Text (1) Sheridan’s “The Rivals” (A02) Humours; Manners; Farce Historical context – 18th century Bath; Fashion; Conduct; Culture – Hogarth, Mozart, Adams Classical Acting Practitioner = Brecht (A06) Historical/political context Brecht workshop – practical ideas ASSESSMENT = Essays; class performance |
TEACHER B : Set Text (2) Wertenbaker’s “Our Country’s Good” Brechtian influence – montage; message, gestus Historical context – 18th century Transportation Styles of acting – naturalism; declamatory; ‘attitudes’ Theatrical developments of the 20th century = unseen responses (A06) Synoptic tasks Practical workshop written plenary ASSESSMENT = Essays; class performance; mini essays |
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ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 5 : Present an effective interpretation of a play text demonstrating integration of text, style and theatrical method. ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 6 : Make connections between theatrical understanding and realisation in performance. |
TEACHER A : DRA 4 - Interpretation, rehearsal and performance of a scripted text for examination (A05) Group task ASSESSMENT = Group performance to external moderator (DRA 4) = Preparation mark(teacher assessed) = Portfolio(3000 words)internally marked, externally marked |
TEACHER B : DRA 4 - Portfolio support for practical (A05 + 6) DRA 6 - Synoptic tasks continue (A06) |
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ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES 2 - 6 |
TEACHER A : REVISION – DRA 6 Brecht - Section A Application of theory to EITHER Workshop production of “The Mother” OR a Brechtian play seen in performance “The Rivals” DRA 5 Essay technique |
TEACHER B : REVISION - DRA 6 Synoptic response – section B
“Our Country’s Good” DRA 5 Essay technique |
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UNITS OF LEARNING (CONTENT) | ||
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ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 2: ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 3: ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 4 |
TEACHER A : Induction - An introduction to the course Student Handbook Theatre - History - Melodrama in the 19th century Emergence of Naturalism/Realism Set Text(1) Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” (A02) Theatre Practitioner : Stanislavski (A03) Theatre visit (A04) ASSESSMENT = Class performance; essays |
TEACHER B : Induction - An introduction to spontaneous and polished Improvisation Theatre History – Elizabeth/Jacobean context Set Text (2) Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (A02) Technical/Theatrical terminology ASSESSMENT = Class performance; essays; seminar |
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ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 1 : To realise dramatic intention through performance ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 3 : Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of a prescribed theatre practitioner |
TEACHER A : Unit 1 – Devised ‘Creating a Role’ and ‘Building a character’ -> portfolio work (A01) - Applying Stanislavski’s system (A03) ASSESSMENT = Group performance to external moderator (DRA 1) = Preparation mark (teacher assessed) = Portfolio (2000 words) internally marked; externally moderated |
TEACHER B : Unit 1 - Devised. Groupings and concepts Improvisations (A01) Theatre visit (A04) |
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ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES 2 – 4 AS - >A2 TRANSITION Broaden theatrical experience- genres (A05 & 6) Establish historical contexts for texts & practitioner (A02 & 6) |
TEACHER A : Revision – Chekhov’s “Three Sisters”(DRA2) - Stanislavski (DRA 3) Essay technique Brecht’s influence on the 20th century. Presentational drama of Godber Berkoff Fo and Rame ASSESSMENT = Unit 6 synoptic responses |
TEACHER B : REVISION - Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Nights Dream” Response to live theatre (DRA 3) (DRA 2) focus = essay technique Theatre history:- Greek to Melodrama Greek theatrical devices Medieval traditions Comedies of Humours and Manners(The Farce) ASSESSMENT = wider reading seminar/Independent research |