EdExcel -- A2 -- Drama & Theatre Studies
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Re: EdExcel -- A2 -- Drama & Theatre StudiesJust make sure you mention the fact that one of Aristiphanes' intentions was to depict the message of anti-war (and feminism). That's why I'm rooting mine in greek tradition, but not restraining my piece to it.(Original post by xoJessicaAnn)
For those doing Lysistrata:
In the 2010 Examiners Report, it says 'candiates were unable to update the contesxt without trivalising it... the play is more than a sexaul romp and vast numbers of candidates appeared not to appreciate the political satire inherent in the piece'
I think I've covered political too, but I do emphasise the sexual message a great deal more, what is anyone saying about political? Is everyone quite basic too? -
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Re: EdExcel -- A2 -- Drama & Theatre StudiesIt's an A Level exam. If you've taken something from Wikipedia, of course they're going to know, and hence check. Why would you even risk it or consider it?! Just write your own! Wikipedia and other internet sites are rarely accurate anyway.(Original post by Locogooner)
How would the invigilators check if you've plagiarized content from websites?
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Re: EdExcel -- A2 -- Drama & Theatre StudiesRemember, though, that it's unlikely that Aristophanes did want to present feminist themes; by presenting what the Greeks considered to be highly irrational creatures (women) as more rational than the war, he is highlighting how irrational war is!(Original post by Georgie_D)
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Re: EdExcel -- A2 -- Drama & Theatre Studies(Original post by gilb94)
How did people find section A?Ask again in 12 hours!!Edexcel, STEP and IB exams are taken across the world. This means that people in one country might have finished an exam that hasn't even started somewhere else. In order to make the exams as fair as possible (and to discourage cheating), we'll close any threads on Edexcel, CIE, STEP and IB exams until sufficient time has passed.
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Re: EdExcel -- A2 -- Drama & Theatre Studieshttp://www.edexcel.com/iwantto/I%20w...%20UMS_web.pdf
Is this what you mean? Theatre studies is on page three if it is! -
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Re: EdExcel -- A2 -- Drama & Theatre StudiesGoogled "edexcel theatre studies ums converter".. :P(Original post by shannonfla94)
Elzie! how did you find it?
EDIT: OH!! Do you mean the exam or the link I posted?? :LLast edited by Elzie; 31-05-2012 at 23:13. -
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Re: EdExcel -- A2 -- Drama & Theatre StudiesHow did you find it? I studied Woyzeck as well! Did the first question throw you completely D:(Original post by Caitykinss)
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Re: EdExcel -- A2 -- Drama & Theatre StudiesAristophanes did not write a feminist play.(Original post by Georgie_D)
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Re: EdExcel -- A2 -- Drama & Theatre StudiesI doubt you will lose marks over it. I didn't even find it relevant: 1 was planning on setting mine in the Fortune Theatre but in the actual exam I didn't mention it.(Original post by studentccs)
Is it important to choose a theatre to set your performance for your concept? Wasn't told I had to do this...
The notes aren't actually sent off unless called for by the exam board (a rare case I might add).(Original post by Elzie)
I wouldn't.. They could do you for plagarism because it's not your work.
I preferred to have mine under titles, so I wasn't restricted into matching certain points.(Original post by shannonfla94)
Also what i did, is have four columns Have the OPC the play you seen and then siliarties and differences its easier because you can easily see when your in the exam! -
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Re: EdExcel -- A2 -- Drama & Theatre StudiesThe first question was horrific! I just had to make it up. I enjoyed the second question of section A as I had quite a few rehearsal techniques written in my script for that, but wasn't keen on the 10 mark one as I don't have many vocal techniques!(Original post by retrodisco666)
How did you find it? I studied Woyzeck as well! Did the first question throw you completely D:
Section B was quite nice, although my concept isn't very strong so I'm not too confident on that one!
I loved Section C, filled all the available space for that one
