Grade descriptions give a general indication of the standards of achievement likely to be shown by candidates awarded particular grades.

To achieve a Grade A, a candidate will be able to:

• understand the performance possibilities of text and other stimuli and the differing roles of actor, director, stage manager and technician in their realisation

Candidates recognise and act upon implications for development. They produce flexible and imaginative responses to problems encountered so as to enhance the stated defined purpose in an accomplished manner.

• demonstrate the ability to devise dramatic material and reflect on its effectiveness

Candidates identify and develop dramatic material and interpret it effectively through accomplished use of resources, independently evaluating the progress of the work to facilitate its shaping and structuring.

• demonstrate performing skills in Drama

Candidates act a role with fluency and commitment, demonstrating sensitivity in performance.

To achieve a Grade C, a candidate will be able to:

• understand the performance possibilities of text and other stimuli and the differing roles of actor, director, stage manager and technician in their realisation

Candidates identify intention and implications competently. Possibilities are identified and tackled with solutions and alternatives that facilitate the achievement of the defined purpose.

• demonstrate the ability to devise dramatic material and reflect on its effectiveness

Candidates demonstrate understanding and skill in shaping and structuring dramatic material, reflecting on its effectiveness and adapting work competently.

• demonstrate performing skills in Drama

Candidates act a role with fluency and commitment, demonstrating sensitivity in performance.

To achieve a Grade F, a candidate will be able to:

• understand the performance possibilities of text and other stimuli and the differing roles of actor, director, stage manager and technician in their realisation

Candidates understand simple ways of creating performance from a given starting point.

• demonstrate the ability to devise dramatic material and reflect on its effectiveness

Candidates demonstrate an ability to devise material and, with close guidance, reflect on their work to shape and structure it at a basic level.

• demonstrate performing skills in Drama

Candidates act a role with some fluency.