A2 Drama and Theatre Studies: The Essential Introduction for Edexcel

<p><em>A2 Drama and Theatre Studies: The Essential Introduction for Edexcel</em> 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:</p><ul> <li>overviews of specification and assessment requirements </li> <li>written and practical exercises </li> <li>a glossary of useful words and terms</li> <li>in-depth analysis of the three key plays – <em>Dr Faustus</em>, <em>Lysistrata</em> and <em>Woyzeck</em> </li> <li>extension exercises to stretch the more able student </li> <li>worked examples to illustrate best practice </li> <li>sources for further study</li> <li>advice on study after A Level.</li> </ul><p>Written by a chief examiner and a principal moderator, this book and its companion volume for AS Level offer informed and supportive exercises to ensure that students reach their maximum potential in achieving A Level success.</p> <p>List of Illustrations <strong>Part 1: Getting Started with the A2 Year </strong>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 <strong>Part 2: Overview of Unit 3 </strong>7. Research and Exploration 8. Development and Structure 9. Performance 10. Evaluation 11. The Supporting Written Evidence Document (SWED) <strong>Part 3: Overview of Unit 4 </strong>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</p>