Course information
Drama & Theatre
Herschel Grammar School - Slough
01753520950
Northampton Avenue, Slough, SL1 3BW
Course summary

Drama & Theatre is the study of human behaviour, At A Level, the texts studied and the plays performed will provide opportunities for you to explore the social, cultural and historical effects on the human psyche as well as look at the influences that have affected theatre practice, both past and present. You will be expected to take a variety of plays from "page to stage" as a director, performer and/or designer, sharing and justifying interpretations of the texts through practical exploration and performances. There will be many opportunities to develop your imagination and express your creativity. During the two years, you will also be expected to attend compulsory theatre visits to analyse live theatre. If you enjoy Drama & Theatre as a participant and an audience member, this may be the course for you. You will be encouraged to work as a member of a theatre production team to develop your design or performance skills and directorial skills to create contemporary theatre productions for a variety of audiences.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in Drama. If Drama not taken at GCSE a Grade 6 in English Language or Literature

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 - Devising : Internally Assessed and externally moderated (40%) Component 2 - Text in Performance: Externally assessed by a visiting examiner (20%) Component 3 - Theatre Makers in Practice: Exam - 2 hours 30 mins. Section A: Live Theatre Evaluation, Section B: Questions on a set text, Section C: Director's interpretation (written paper 40%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySlough
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressNorthampton Avenue, Slough, SL1 3BW