Why should I study it? This qualification emphasises practical creativity alongside theoretical understanding and in-depth exploration of literature. Students learn through experience, seeing theatre and making theatre for themselves. Students are introduced to a wide range of theoretical styles and contexts as they explore plays practically and write/direct their own pieces. The course inspires students to become independent theatre makers encourages development and refinement of analytical/evaluative thinking, collaborative skills and their approach to research. They will have the opportunity to work as individuals and as part of an ensemble. In addition to acting, students can also develop theatre design skills such as costume, sound, lighting and set design.
Grade 6 in GCSE Drama
Component 1 What's assessed •Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre •Study of two set plays •Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers How it's assessed •Written exam: 3 hours •Open book •80 marks •40% of A-level Component 2 What's assessed •Process of creating devised drama •Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer, designer or director) •Devised piece influenced by the work of one prescribed practitioner How it's assessed •Working notebook (40 marks) •Devised performance (20 marks) •60 marks in total •30% of A-level Component 3 What's assessed •Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play •Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3 •Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts How it's assessed •Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks) •Reflective report (20 marks) •60 marks in total •30% of A-level
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Westlea Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AH |
Why should I study it? This qualification emphasises practical creativity alongside theoretical understanding and in-depth exploration of literature. Students learn through experience, seeing theatre and making theatre for themselves. Students are introduced to a wide range of theoretical styles and contexts as they explore plays practically and write/direct their own pieces. The course inspires students to become independent theatre makers encourages development and refinement of analytical/evaluative thinking, collaborative skills and their approach to research. They will have the opportunity to work as individuals and as part of an ensemble. In addition to acting, students can also develop theatre design skills such as costume, sound, lighting and set design.
Grade 6 in GCSE Drama
Component 1 What's assessed •Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre •Study of two set plays •Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers How it's assessed •Written exam: 3 hours •Open book •80 marks •40% of A-level Component 2 What's assessed •Process of creating devised drama •Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer, designer or director) •Devised piece influenced by the work of one prescribed practitioner How it's assessed •Working notebook (40 marks) •Devised performance (20 marks) •60 marks in total •30% of A-level Component 3 What's assessed •Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play •Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3 •Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts How it's assessed •Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks) •Reflective report (20 marks) •60 marks in total •30% of A-level
