Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

A Level Drama will help you develop a creative and analytical framework for making, performing, interpreting and understanding drama and theatre. You will develop an understanding and appreciation of how social, cultural and historical contexts of performance have influenced the development of drama and theatre. You will study a minimum of 5 play texts from a range of diverse playwrights. LEARNING AND SKILLS: - Students will need to show knowledge and understanding of the ways in which theatre is made from a variety of perspectives; as a director, practitioner, critic, performer, designer and historian. - Students must be prepared to take part in practical work every lesson comprising of a range of activities from discussion to vocal and physical exploration. - Written work in the form of research, workshop logs and portfolios, intention concepts as well as the two 2-hour written exams, comprises a large proportion of the assessment. - Students are expected to attend rehearsals outside of school hours, organized by their group. - Students are expected to take a personal, extra-curricular interest in the theatre and take every opportunity to experience live work. - All drama and theatre students are expected to attend social theatre trips. Drama A level requires long hours of hard work and dedication. In return the A-level will develop your skills in understanding and expressing your response to the world around you. You will foster skills that universities look for: collaboration, practical and academic communication, critical thinking, decision–making, independence, emotional intelligence, creativity and self-expression.