Course information
Drama and Theatre Studies
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls - Sutton
02086422025
Shorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PS
Course summary

Students will develop practical, creative and communication skills. While creating drama and theatre in either a performing or production role. Students will also develop analytical skills through written tasks thereby becoming an informed critic. 1: Drama and Theatre 2: Creating Original Drama 3: Making Theatre

Entry requirements

At least eight GCSEs grades 9-4 All students must have achieved a minimum of a Grade 5 in English Language or a minimum of Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature .

How you'll be assessed

Component 1:This component is a written exam in which students are assessed on their knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed and on their ability to analyse and evaluate the live theatre work of others. The paper is divided into three compulsory sections: Section A: Drama through the ages. Section B: 20th and 21st century drama. Section C: Live theatre production. Externally assessed. 3 hours. 40% of the total A Level Marks. Component: Making Theatre: Students learn how to contribute to text-based drama in a live theatre context for an audience. Externally assessed Visiting examiner. Content summary: It comprises of two parts: Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks). Reflective Report (20 marks). 30% of the total A Level marks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthoritySutton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressShorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PS