The A-Level course focuses on three main areas of study; Drama & theatre, creating original drama and making theatre. In the practical components, students will specialise in performing. It integrates the theoretical study of drama with practical application, encouraging creative experimentation and development of critical analysis. Students will be taken on regular theatre trips and will need to purchase set texts.
To study A-Level courses, a student must secure five Grade 5s at GCSE (or vocational course Distinctions), including either English or Maths. To study a specific A-Level course, a student must secure at least a Grade 6 in that subject (or a similar specified subject/s). Please see individual course requirements.
Component 1: Drama and Theatre Study of two set plays developing knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre and then analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre-makers. Written exam: 3 hours: 40% of A-Level Component 2: Creating Original Drama (practical) Process of creating devised drama with a performance of devised drama (students may contribute as a performer, designer or director). The devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. 30% A-Level Component 3: Making Theatre (practical) Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play. Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece (students may contribute as a performer, designer or director). 30% of A-Level
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Grant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ |
The A-Level course focuses on three main areas of study; Drama & theatre, creating original drama and making theatre. In the practical components, students will specialise in performing. It integrates the theoretical study of drama with practical application, encouraging creative experimentation and development of critical analysis. Students will be taken on regular theatre trips and will need to purchase set texts.
To study A-Level courses, a student must secure five Grade 5s at GCSE (or vocational course Distinctions), including either English or Maths. To study a specific A-Level course, a student must secure at least a Grade 6 in that subject (or a similar specified subject/s). Please see individual course requirements.
Component 1: Drama and Theatre Study of two set plays developing knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre and then analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre-makers. Written exam: 3 hours: 40% of A-Level Component 2: Creating Original Drama (practical) Process of creating devised drama with a performance of devised drama (students may contribute as a performer, designer or director). The devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. 30% A-Level Component 3: Making Theatre (practical) Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play. Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece (students may contribute as a performer, designer or director). 30% of A-Level
