Drama: Rubric for Coursework

A: Text-Based Pieces Band 5 Band 4 Band 3 Band 2 Band 1
1–3 Marks 4–6 Marks 7–9 Marks 10–12 Marks 13–15 Marks
To understand the performance possibilities of text and other stimuli, and the differing roles of actor, director, stage manager and technician in their realisation Recognises one or two possibilities and attempts to use them. Marginal understanding of differing roles. Understands some dramatic possibilities and successfully employs them with rudimentary skill. Some insight into differing roles. Demonstrates understanding in shaping and structuring and employs appropriate skills competently. A degree of insight into roles. Identifies and develops the potential to create dramatic material and interprets it effectively through a skilful use of shaping, selecting and structuring. Clear insight into roles. Interpretation, shaping, selecting and structuring of dramatic material are all of a consistently accomplished nature. There is effective insight into the various roles involved.
B: Original Devised Pieces Band 5 Band 4 Band 3 Band 2 Band 1
1–3 Marks 4–6 Marks 7–9 Marks 10–12 Marks 13–15 Marks
To devise dramatic material and reflect on its effectiveness Identifies when a course of action is working or not working. Intentions are occasionally clear. Clear intentions; identifies when a process is not working and suggests or makes basic changes to the course of action. Competently identifies intention and style. Problems encountered during the devising or rehearsal process are identified and tackled with solutions and alternatives that facilitate the achievement of the defined purpose. Recognises the need to adapt and shape the material to communicate its meaning. Produces flexible and imaginative dramatic work in a skilful manner. Consistent approach to the performance process; mature reflection enables the dramatic intention to be executed in an accomplished manner.
C: Performing Skills (ALL PIECES) Band 5 Band 4 Band 3 Band 2 Band 1
1–5 Marks 6-11 Marks 12-17 Marks 18-23 Marks 24-30 Marks
To demonstrate performance skills in Drama Performs with occasional fluency. Glimpses of stylistic awareness. Performs with some fluency with some stylistic awareness. Performs competently with a degree of stylistic awareness and in a fairly engaging manner. Performs confidently and fluently with consistent stylistic awareness and engages the audience. Performs with flair and sensitive stylistic understanding; consistently engaging.

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