Essential terminology, key roles, and foundational concepts for Cambridge International AS & A Level Drama (9482).
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What is a 'clean copy' text?
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A clean copy is the text allowed in the open-book Component 1 exam. It must be free of personal notes, highlighting, or underlining. Only the standard text is permitted.
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Define Component 1
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Component 1 is the written examination, lasting 2 hours, which assesses knowledge and understanding of live theatre and play texts.
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Define Component 2
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Component 2 is Devised Performance: students work in a group to create and perform an original piece of drama based on a stimulus. It is a practical assessment, not a scripted performance.
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What is a devised piece?
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An original performance created by a group from a stimulus (like a poem or image), rather than a script. It requires developing structure, roles, and dramatic effectiveness.
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Define 'Stimulus' in drama
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The starting material used to generate ideas for a devised piece. Examples include literary works (poems), art (paintings), music, or historical events documented in the syllabus.
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