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Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

Unit A581: From Page to Stage

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Explore how a published text is animated and brought to life for an audience.	Controlled test (10 hours) stemming from workshops Assessed on performance and notebook Moderated by post	30%

Unit A582: Drama in the Making

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Explore the key principles and concepts of devising a piece of drama from stimulus material.	Controlled test (10 hours) stemming from workshops Assessed on performance and notebook Moderated by post	30%

Unit A583: From Concept to Creation

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Realisation test Explore the roles of deviser, designer, director and performer (devised), or performer (text extract), and realise a brief for one of these roles.	10-hour practical examination Choice of four briefs that form the starting point for the creation of a performance or presentation Examined externally by visit	40%

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Drama.

Learners are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of drama to generate, explore and develop ideas.

AO2

Apply practical skills to communicate in performance.

AO3

Analyse and evaluate their own work and that of others, using appropriate terminology.

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