Group Devised Drama
General Objectives
The Group Devised Drama section of this syllabus provides learners with the opportunity to:
- improvise together in a group
- experience the exciting challenge of working together as a team
- demonstrate an awareness of each other and a sense of sharing
- develop imagination and creativity
- increase self confidence
- develop a range of stage techniques
- instil an enthusiasm and enjoyment
- develop an understanding of dramatic structure and narrative
- work spontaneously and
- employ language, movement, role and situation appropriate to the fictional context being created
A group must contain a minimum of three persons and up to a maximum of twelve persons.
The group scenes will be marked as one performance.
Groups should be entered under a group name.
All members of the group should participate in each section.
These examinations provide useful support for GCSE, AS and A2 Level students preparing to take performance based examinations.
Guidelines for Devised Drama learners
- The examiner will give appropriate preparation time during the examinations for preparation of a new scene, redirection and enactment unless specifically stated
- Full costume or make up is not permitted, although a suggestion of costume (e.g. shawls, practice skirt or hat) and hand props are allowed (e.g. fans, bags, walking sticks, etc.)
- Medals are only awarded to learners who are successful in the Solo syllabus.
- Learners are not permitted to present work which they have already submitted at another grade. Learners found to be repeating work will be disqualified and fees will be forfeited
- In line with current standard Health and Safety advice, all learners must ensure they are warmed up both vocally and physically before the examination
Group Devised Drama - Entry Level
Group Devised Drama - Level 1 - Foundation
Group Devised Drama - Level 2 - Intermediate
Group Devised Drama - Level 3 - Advanced
