2023 AQA GCSE DRAMA 8261/W Component 1 Understanding Drama Question Paper
& Mark scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED]
GCSE
DRAMA
Component 1 Understanding Drama
Monday 15 May 2023 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• an AQA 12-page answer book
• a copy of the set play you have studied. This play must not be annotated and must not contain
additional notes.
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The reference for
this paper is 8261/W.
• Answer all questions in Section A.
• Answer one question in Section B. Answer all parts to this question as instructed.
• Answer one question in Section C.
• You must answer on different plays for Section B and Section C.
• Do all rough work in your answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The total number of marks available for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
• Section A carries 4 marks. Section B carries 44 marks. Section C carries 32 marks.
• All questions require answers in continuous prose. However, where appropriate, you could
support your answers with sketches and/or diagrams.
• You will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
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Section A: Theatre roles and terminology
Answer all questions in this section.
For each question, you should write the question number and the letter that is next to the correct
answer in your answer book.
Only one answer per question is allowed.
0 1 Who has responsibility for operating the lighting board during a production?
A The sound designer
B The stage manager
C The technician
[1 mark]
Figure 1
0 2 What type of staging is shown in Figure 1?
A Proscenium arch
B Thrust stage
C Traverse stage
[1 mark]
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0 3 What is the stage position of the fountain in Figure 1?
A Centre stage
B Downstage
C Upstage
[1 mark]
0 4 Which of the following statements is correct when using Promenade theatre?
A The audience are seated in rows throughout the production.
B The audience are seated in a circle throughout the production.
C The audience will follow the action to where the scene takes place.
[1 mark]
Turn over for Section B
Turn over ►
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