The Eduqas A Level Drama course is broken down into three components. Components 1 and 2 are coursework based. For both components 1 and 2, you may choose from the following skills:

• Performing

• Sound design

• Lighting design

• Set design (including props)

• Costume design (including hair and make-up).

Component 1 - Reinterpreting - 20%:

Learners participate in the creation, development and performance of:

• One reinterpretation of an extract from a text, using the working methods and techniques of either an influential theatre practitioner or a recognised theatre company.

Learners are required to produce a creative log between 1200 and 1500 words which explains:

• How ideas are created and developed to communicate meaning as part of the theatre-making process

Component 2 - Devised and Scripted - 40%:

Learners participate in the creation, development and performance of:

• One devised piece using the working methods and techniques of a second different influential theatre practitioner or recognised theatre company

• One extract from a text in a different style to the devised performance

Learners are required to produce a Process and Evaluation Report between 2500 and 3000 words which explains:

• How ideas are created and developed to communicate meaning as part of the theatre-making process

• Make connections between dramatic theory and practice

• Analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others