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AQA GCSE Drama Component 1: Section B Drama: 2 of 6 AQA GCSE Drama Component 1: Section C Drama: 3 of 6

One question (from a choice) on the work of theatre makers in a single live theatre production (32 marks)
Plot development, characters, acting skills
Describing the production 12 marks Analysis and evaluating the production 20 marks
4 marks DESCRIBE  Design of set/costume/lighting/sound In as much detail as you can Using language like ‘effective’, ‘successfully’ and

‘impact’
8 marks EXPLAIN  A quote to hypothetically perform
Can the reader physically act out what you’ve Have you made judgements? Are they justified?

12 marks LINK  A section of the script to hypothetically described? No? More detail is needed!
perform Include physical skills and vocal skills Are you backing up your analysis with evidence

20 marks WIDER LINK  A scene to hypothetically perform with from the context of the play?

a link to the whole text relevant Don’t discuss design elements Speak as an audience member (this is different

to Section B where you have studied the text)

Vocal Skills Physical Skills Spatial

Pitch Body language Stage positioning Section B: four questions

Pace Posture Proxemics on a given extract from
the set play chosen (44
Tone Gait
Entrances marks)

Emphasis Facial expression

Accent Eye contact Exits

Pause Gesture Movement

Projection Stillness