From September 2023 – specifications for Trinity’s face-to-face and digital Drama grades and diplomas are changing
We are pleased to announce some exciting improvements that we’re making to our Drama exams later this year: Trinity's Drama specifications have been refreshed and updated, and are now available to download.
The new syllabus specifications are for exams from September 2023. From this time onwards the 2020 face-to-face and digital grade and diploma specifications will no longer be valid, and all teachers and candidates must use the updated syllabus specifications in exams.
ATCL Peforming (all subjects) and ATCL Communication Skills (Public Speaking) are available in a digital format as well as Face-to-Face. They enable candidates to record their performance at a place and time of their choice and then submit the video recording via our online platform to be assessed by our examiners. The exams have the same academic rigour as our face-to-face exams, and candidates gain full recognition for their achievements, with the same certificate as for the face-to-face exams.
Designed for digital
Responsive to a changing world, these exams have been designed to support teaching, learning and assessment through a digital medium.
Your performance, your choice
Sitting alongside our face-to-face diploma exams, digital exams provide even more choice and flexibility in how a regulated graded qualification can be achieved.
Digital support content
Comprehensive online resources provide support to candidates and teachers throughout their digital exam journey.
Syllabus specification documents
Valid until 31 August 2023
Download Digital Drama Diploma Exams syllabus specificationTo understand the exam requirements, you will need to read:
- The ATCL Performing Diplomas syllabus specification
- The fortnightly Key Skills Task - this only applies to ATCL Performing (Speech and Drama)
- The Reflection Task questions which are listed in the ATCL Performing Diplomas syllabus specification
- Guidance for candidates with special needs and disabilities (if applicable)
There are further support and guidance materials on the website, including instructions on how to film, upload and submit.