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Devising from a stimulus

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How do you devise an original piece in the style and methodology of a chosen practitioner, as Component 1 requires?

Devising in the style of a practitioner for Edexcel Drama and Theatre: choosing a practitioner, applying their methodology and techniques to generate and shape devised material, using a performance text as a starting point, and keeping the influence genuine rather than decorative (AO1, AO2, AO3).
A focused answer on devising in the style of a practitioner for Edexcel A-Level Drama and Theatre (9DR0): choosing a practitioner, applying their methodology and techniques to generate and shape devised material, using a performance text as a starting point, and keeping the practitioner influence genuine throughout Component 1.
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How do you evaluate your own devised piece, judging how well it achieved its intention for an audience?

Evaluating your devised piece for Edexcel Drama and Theatre: judging how successfully the finished piece achieved its intention and practitioner influence, supporting the judgement with evidence from the process and performance, and writing a reflective, analytical evaluation for Component 1 (AO4).
A focused answer on evaluating your devised piece for Edexcel A-Level Drama and Theatre (9DR0): judging how successfully the finished piece achieved its intention and practitioner influence, supporting the judgement with evidence from the process and performance, and writing a reflective, analytical evaluation for Component 1.
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How do you respond to a stimulus to generate original devised theatre for Component 1?

Responding to a stimulus for Edexcel Drama and Theatre: interpreting a stimulus, generating ideas through research, improvisation and theatrical exploration, finding a focus and intention, and turning a starting point into original devised material (AO1).
A focused answer on responding to a stimulus for Edexcel A-Level Drama and Theatre (9DR0): interpreting a stimulus, generating ideas through research, improvisation and theatrical exploration, finding a focus and intention, and turning a starting point into original devised material for Component 1.
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What goes in the Component 1 devising portfolio, and how do you document the creative process to earn marks?

The devising portfolio for Edexcel Drama and Theatre: documenting the creative process from stimulus to performance, recording the practitioner influence and key decisions, analysing the development of the piece, and meeting the written requirements of Component 1 (AO1, AO3, AO4).
A focused answer on the devising portfolio for Edexcel A-Level Drama and Theatre (9DR0): documenting the creative process from stimulus to performance, recording the practitioner influence and key decisions, analysing the development of the piece, and meeting the written requirements of Component 1.
11 min answer →