AQA • Drama

In-depth, clear, aesthetically pleasing, and helpful exam tips to study for Component 1: Drama and Theatre Studies, specifically tailored to the play Our Country's Good. This document covers all possible questions to come up in the exam, including how to skillfully answer either directing, performing, set, costume, sound, or lighting design questions. As well as providing specifically tailored sentence starters and word alternatives in order to achieve the highest grade possible.

Briefly explain the ways in which one or more performers used their performance skills in order to convey emotions at particular moments. Analyse and evaluate how this contributed to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production. ESSAY 5 IN SERIES OF 5 Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students understand how to structure the essay. Written for A-level paper (AQA - A* g...

Briefly explain the effects created by approach to costume design. Analyse and evaluate how this contributed to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production by referring to two or three specific designs. ESSAY 4 IN SERIES OF 5 Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students understand how to structure the essay. Written for A-level paper (AQA - A* grade achieved) however a...

Briefly explain how live and/or recorded sound was used to create or change the mood at particular moments. Analyse and evaluate how this contributed to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production. ESSAY 3 IN SERIES OF 5 Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students understand how to structure the essay. Written for A-level paper (AQA - A* grade achieved) however a simil...

Briefly explain the effects created for the audience by the director’s choice of staging configuration and by use of the actor’s use of space at particular moments. Analyse and evaluate the contribution that was made to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production by these choices. (Woman In Black) ESSAY 2 IN SERIES OF 5 Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students ...

ESSAY 1 IN SERIES OF 5 'Briefly explain how lighting AND set were used together to create a suitable atmosphere at particular moments. Analyse and evaluate the contribution of these combined elements to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production' Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students understand how to structure the essay. Written for A-level paper (AQA - A* gr...

Everything you need to create your notes and revise for the Live Theatre section of the Drama exam - including a template you can fill in with the details of the production you've seen, some example essay questions, an essay plan structure that you can manipulate to suit how you write essays, then finally an example essay (marked 23/25) to show you the skills in practice.

Section 3 of the Supporting Notes for Year 12/AS Drama and Theatre Studies Performance Exam, based on Sarah Kane's '4.48 Psychosis' and Antonin Artaud.

Section 2 of the Supporting Notes for Year 12/AS Drama and Theatre Studies Performance Exam, based on Sarah Kane's '4.48 Psychosis' and Antonin Artaud.

Section 1 of the Supporting Notes required for Year 12/AS Drama and Theatre Studies Performance Exam, written based on Sarah Kane's '4.48 Psychosis' and Antonin Artaud. Use this essay for inspiration or as a template for your own supporting notes!