A2 Drama and Theatre Studies: The Essential Introduction for Edexcel

ISBN-13: 9780415436601 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 192 str.

Alan Perks;Jacqueline Porteous

Opis

A2 Drama and Theatre Studies: The Essential Introduction for Edexcel builds on the skills developed during the AS year to provide clear and informative guidance to Units 3 and 4 of the specification. The textbook provides further information on rehearsing, performing, directing and textual analysis, together with new material on deconstructing a script, devising theatre and preparing for the final examination. Features of the text include:

 

• overviews of specification and assessment requirements
• written and practical exercises
• tips from the Chief Examiner
• in-depth analysis of the three key plays
• extension exercises to stretch the more able student
• worked examples to illustrate best practice
• sources for further study
• a glossary of useful words and terms

 

Written by the Chief Examiner and a Principal Moderator, the A2 and AS Drama and Theatre Studies texts offer informed and supportive exercises to ensure that students reach their maximum potential in achieving A-level success.

Recenzje

'In this must-have for Edexcel students, chief examiner Alan Perks and principal moderator Jacqueline Porteous explain the ins and outs of units three and four of this A-Level with insight and clarity'- WhatsOnStage.com

'In airily laid out chapters, with frequent side-headings and reader-friendly bullet points, they outline the skills an outstanding student is expected to demonstrate, suggesting activities to focus your research to annotate a script efficiently'- WhatsOnStage.com

Spis treści

List of Illustrations  Part 1: Getting Started with the A2 Year  1. Introduction  2. Making Good Use of this Textbook  3. Theatrical Timeline  4. Two Golden Rules  5. Who Are They? Examiners and Moderators Unmasked  6. A Final Few Words Before You Get Started  Part 2: Overview of Unit 3  7. Research and Exploration  8. Development and Structure  9. Performance  10. Evaluation  11. The Supporting Written Evidence Document (SWED)  Part 3: Overview of Unit 4  12. The Demands of Section A  13. The Demands of Section B  14. Exploring Interpretations for Section B  15.  The Texts for Section A and Section B  16. The Role of Director in Section A and Section B  17. Annotating the Text  18. The Demands of Section C  19. The Historical Periods  20. Theatre Evaluation  21. Deconstructing the Questions.  Conclusion.  Appendix 1: Drama School or Drama Degree?  Appendix 2: Useful Websites.  Appendix 3: Further Reading and Suggested Viewing.  Glossary of Useful Words and Phrases.  Index