Course information
Drama and Theatre Studies
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre - Kingston upon Thames
02083394500
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU
Course summary

Component 1:You will create an original piece of theatre with others in your group. You will be inspired by text and the ideas Component 2: You will create an original piece of theatre with others in your group. You will be inspired by text and the ideas and practices of cutting-edge theatre practitioners such as Frantic Assembly, DV8 and Kneehigh. The process, the performance and your evaluation of it will all contribute to your mark. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice In Section A, you will take part in a number of theatre trips, which you will discuss and review as a class. You will write about the work of theatre makers in one live production you have experienced. In Section B (Page to Stage- Realising a Performance Text) you will explore a critically-acclaimed play in a series of practical workshops and prepare to answer two exam questions from the perspective of a performer, designer or director. In Section C (Interpreting a Performance Text) you will explore a contrasting play, using the methods of a key practitioner (like Bertolt Brecht, Katie Mitchell and Stanislavski). You will answer one question on an extract of the play and demonstrate how your re-imagined production concept will communicate ideas to a contemporary audience.

Entry requirements

> You do not need to have studied Drama to do this course, but if you have taken it at GCSE you will need at least a grade 5 in the subject > Grade 4 or above in GCSE English is also required > Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Devising Drama: Portfolio 60 Marks, Performance/Design Realisation 20 Marks 80 Marks Total (Internally Assessed/Externally Moderated) 40% Overall Component 2: Text in Performance: Group Performance: Design Realisation 36 Marks, Monologue or Duologue/Design Realisation 24 Marks, 60 Marks Total (Externally Assessed- Visiting Examiner) 20% Overall Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice: 2 hours 30 minutes written examination Section A: Live Theatre Evaluation (500 words of notes allowed) 20 Marks. Section B: Realising a Performance Text: Hedda Gabler 36 marks Section C: Interpreting a Performance Text: Accidental Death of an Anarchist: 24 Marks 80 Marks Total 40% Overall

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About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSurbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU