Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

Who is this course for? This course is aimed at anyone who is passionate about theatre, film and performing. Students who take Drama A Level are interested in progressing to Drama School or would like to study a Drama or Film course at university. Students who follow this path often pursue a career in television, film, journalism or theatre. What is the course about? Drama students interrogate, explore and question the work of theatre makers throughout history. From ardent political theatre to immersive and site-specific, this course pushes the boundaries of conventional theatre from the perspective of the actor, director and designer. Students perform a scripted play, devise a performance from scratch and write about three of history's seminal plays, looking at the class divide, the role of gender in society and the events surrounding a major terrorist attack in London. Through these stories, students study how to pose gritty questions to their audience on stage. What can the course lead to? Drama students become experts in public speaking, emotional intelligence and collaborative work; this is what makes them so appealing to prospective employers. Whether students progress to Drama school or university, the transferable skills taught in Drama support them in gaining access. This course can also open doors for those wishing to network with industry professionals, get representation from an agent, and progress into the world of performance.