Drama (Year 13)

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See Year 13s Drama ‘Schedule of Learning’ for the 2025/26 academic year:

TopicSub-TopicTopicSub-topic
Comp 2- DevisedStimulus Exploration
Comp 2- DevisedStimulus ExplorationComponent 4- Research Essay/ DevisingIntroduction and Plan check in
Comp 2- DevisedResearchComponent 4- Research Essay/ Devising1-2-1 meeting
Comp 2- DevisedResearch DevelopmentComponent 1- Set Text ARead through
Comp 2- DevisedDevisingComponent 1- Set Text AAct 1
Comp 2- DevisedDevisingComponent 1- Set Text AAct 1
Comp 2- DevisedRehearsalComponent 1- Set Text AAct 1
Comp 2- DevisedShow back Component 1- Set Text AAct 2
Comp 2- DevisedRehearsalComponent 1- Set Text A/Component 4Act 2
Comp 2- DevisedRehearsalComponent 1- Set Text AContext
Comp 2- DevisedTechnical requirementsComponent 1- Set Text AContext
Devised Exam 8th DecEXAM and Verbal Evaluation
Component 1- Set Text BAct 1Component 1- Set Text A/Component 4Exam Practice/1-2-1
Component 1- Set Text BAct 2Component 1- Set Text A/Component 4Exam Practice/1-2-1
Component 1- Set Text BAct 3Component 4- Research EssayBibliography
Component 1- Set Text BContextComponent 4- Research EssayFinal Submission
Component 1- Set Text BExam Practice StructuringComponent 1- Set Text AExam Practice Structuring
Component 1- Set Text BExam Practice JustificationsComponent 1- Set Text AExam Practice Justifications
Component 1- Set Text BTechnical Theatre DesignComponent 1- Set Text ATechnical Theatre Design
Component 1- Set Text BAlternative ProductionsComponent 1- Set Text AAlternative Productions
Component 1- Set Text BExam PracticeComponent 1- Set Text AExam Practice
Revision
Revision
Revision
Revision
USUALLY ALEVEL EXAM WEEK

 

Exam Board – Cambridge International A level

What will you study?

Component 2: Scripted Extract
Perform a 20 minute extract from a published play in a group.

Component 2: Devised Piece
Create and perform a piece of devised theatre in a group.

Component 1: Written Exam
Blood Wedding- Context, Themes, Plot and Characters.
View from the Bridge- Context, Themes, Plot and Characters.
Technical Theatre Design.

Useful tips and resources

Read plays from the Drama Library.
Explore critical writing on set plays for Component 1.

Watch Live performances of Blood Wedding
Watch Live performances of View from the Bridge

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