Drama and Theatre Studies
Course summary
This two year course builds on your existing knowledge of drama and theatre. You will learn more about practitioners and text and develop your own creativity. The A2 paper involves exams in both practical exploration and written form. You will also be expected to do performance work which based on different texts and genres.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Average point score | Minimum average point score of 5.5 | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
In order for students to study A Level courses, they will need the following:- An Average Point Score of 5.5 or more at GCSE Level, including at least a grade 5 in GCSE English Language and at least a grade 5 in GCSE Maths.
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Assessment
Level A2 Component 1 : Devising Mode of assessment : Practical devised piece based on a stimuli with supporting written coursework Weighting A2: 40% 60 marks for portfolio 20 marks for practical piece Level A2 Component 2 : Text in performance Mode of assessment : Practical devised piece based on a stimuli with supporting written coursework Weighting A2: 20% 60 marks Level A2 Component 3 : Theatre Makers in Practice Mode of assessment :Written exam 2 hours 30 minutes Live Theatre Evaluation Page to Stage: realising a performance text Interpreting a performance text Weighting A2 : 40% 80 marks At the start of the course we will have an introduction to key skills and figures in the world of theatre to ensure you have a good grounding for the next two years. You will be expected to prove that you deserve your place on the course during this time. To get ahead you should be doing further reading and preparing notes on a key practitioner. Details of practitioner can be found later on in this guide. The following Study Guide must be brought to each lesson as it contains various resources you will need to refer to and use during your course.
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