Course Outline / Topics A level Theatre Studies is a good preparation for many future paths, not just acting or work in the performing arts. Our previous students have gone onto many areas of study and different careers including Law, Child development, marketing, advertising and business. We expect our A level students to show independent learning skills and take responsibility for their work. A year 12 ‘Drama Ambassador’ initiative has been set up to encourage students to take part in extra curricular activities in order to support this. Opportunities for extra curricular work have included performance at Open Evening, leading sessions for our KS3 drama group Spotlight, assisting in lower school lessons and directing in the school productions.
The A Level course is made up of 3 components which are outlined here: Component 1 – Devising 40% Students will create a devised performance, including: exploring an extract from a text in light of a practitioner, using this exploration to create ideas for a devised piece, working collaboratively to develop these ideas and analysing and evaluating the development process and their contribution to it The process will be recorded in the form of a portfolio. Component 2 – Text in performance 20% Taking part in two performances from two different texts, one a monologue or duologue and the other a group piece (free choice of texts), Including developing performance and/or design skills, Understanding the context of the extracts within the text, articulating the intention for the character they are performing or the design they have created. Component 3 – Theatre Makers in Practice 40% Written exam Section A-Theatre Evaluation. Section B -Page to Stage i.e. ‘Machinal’, ‘Equus’ Section C - Interpreting a Performance Text. Practical exploration of a set text, including: understanding of style, genre, structure, form, interpretation of characters, consideration of staging, including lighting, set and sound, consideration of costume and make up understanding of social, historical and cultural context. Students will have a range of written and practical homework. Practical rehearsals outside of lessons will be necessary throughout the course, and students will be expected to take responsibility for organising these themselves. There will also be opportunities to see a range of theatre productions.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | 196 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YQ |
Course Outline / Topics A level Theatre Studies is a good preparation for many future paths, not just acting or work in the performing arts. Our previous students have gone onto many areas of study and different careers including Law, Child development, marketing, advertising and business. We expect our A level students to show independent learning skills and take responsibility for their work. A year 12 ‘Drama Ambassador’ initiative has been set up to encourage students to take part in extra curricular activities in order to support this. Opportunities for extra curricular work have included performance at Open Evening, leading sessions for our KS3 drama group Spotlight, assisting in lower school lessons and directing in the school productions.
The A Level course is made up of 3 components which are outlined here: Component 1 – Devising 40% Students will create a devised performance, including: exploring an extract from a text in light of a practitioner, using this exploration to create ideas for a devised piece, working collaboratively to develop these ideas and analysing and evaluating the development process and their contribution to it The process will be recorded in the form of a portfolio. Component 2 – Text in performance 20% Taking part in two performances from two different texts, one a monologue or duologue and the other a group piece (free choice of texts), Including developing performance and/or design skills, Understanding the context of the extracts within the text, articulating the intention for the character they are performing or the design they have created. Component 3 – Theatre Makers in Practice 40% Written exam Section A-Theatre Evaluation. Section B -Page to Stage i.e. ‘Machinal’, ‘Equus’ Section C - Interpreting a Performance Text. Practical exploration of a set text, including: understanding of style, genre, structure, form, interpretation of characters, consideration of staging, including lighting, set and sound, consideration of costume and make up understanding of social, historical and cultural context. Students will have a range of written and practical homework. Practical rehearsals outside of lessons will be necessary throughout the course, and students will be expected to take responsibility for organising these themselves. There will also be opportunities to see a range of theatre productions.
