AS Drama and Theatre Studies The Essential Introduction for Edexcel [Paperback]

AS Drama and Theatre Studies: The Essential Introduction for Edexcelis a comprehensive and accessible guide to the new specification. The textbook covers all aspects of the AS year in depth, from exploring play texts to demonstrating skills in performance and theatre design. The detailed guidance and classroom-friendly features include:

• overviews of specification and assessment requirements
• written and practical exercises
• tips from a Chief Examiner
• extension exercises to stretch the more able student
• worked examples to illustrate best practice
• a glossary of useful words and terms.

Written by a Chief Examiner and a Principal Moderator, this authoritative book offers a wealth of informed and supportive exercises to ensure that students reach their maximum potential.

List of Illustrations.  Acknowledgements  Part 1: Getting Started  1. Introduction  2. Making Good Use of this Textbook  3. Theatrical Timeline  4. Two Golden Rules  5. Who Are They? Examiners and Moderators Unmasked  6. A Final Few Words Before You Get Started  Part 2: Unit 1  Exploration of Drama and Theatre  7. Overview of Unit 1  8. Practical Exploration  9. Exploration Notes  10. Exploration of Live Theatre  Part 3: Unit 2  Theatre Text In Performance  11. Overview of Unit 2  12. Section A and B: Performers  13. Group Performance  14. Section A and B: Designers  15. The Written Concept  Part 4: Moving On  16. Looking Ahead to the A2 Year.  Glossary of Useful Words and Phrases.  Further Reading, Viewlc,