6 - Theatre HL
Course summary
Why study Theatre? The Theatre course enables you to build your confidence and gain a holistic understanding of Theatre, including technical knowledge and Theatre from different cultures. You do NOT have to be a confident or strong performer to succeed on this course, you just have to be prepared to try and to develop your skills. This course will also give you experience in delivering presentations, which is a vital skill which will help with future university, apprenticeship or job interviews. There are NO examinations in the Theatre course, it is entirely assessed through written and practical assessments. There are 4 Assessment tasks completed over the 2 year course.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
Drama | Grade 6 in Drama | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
GCSE Grade 6 in Drama. If not studied, English Literature or Language and involvement in Drama.
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Assessment
External Assessment • Research Presentation (20%) – You will deliver a 15 minute (max.) presentation to explain and demonstrate your understanding of a world theatre tradition. • Collaborative Project (25%) – You will work as part of a collaborative group to create and perform a devised piece of theatre (7-10 minutes). You will accompany this with a written exploration and justification. • Solo Theatre Piece (35%) – You will research a theatre theorist and devise and perform a solo piece of theatre in the style of your selected practitioner. You will accompany this with a written exploration and justification. Internal Assessment • Production Proposal (20%) – You will select a play and develop ideas to explain how you would stage this play, showing consideration to a range of design elements.
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