The two year course provides a natural extension for the work covered at GCSE and balances practical work with theory. Over the A Level course students will: explore two complete texts and three text extracts from different time periods; develop knowledge and understanding of theatre history and performance style, practically explore the theories of revolutionary theatre practitioners; analyze and evaluate live theatre and consider how it can be used to inspire performance work; create devised and scripted performance work. The Arts is the third biggest industry in Britain, offering varied career paths. Drama and Theatre A Level, would benefit those aspiring for careers in Theatre, TV, Film and Music. It is a subject which is well respected by universities and employers due to the development of transferable skills such as creativity, reflective thinking, self-expression, analysis and team work, it would also benefit those looking to study teaching or Law at university. Attendance on theatre trips is strongly recommended; these are organized throughout the year.
At least five grade 9–4 at GCSE or equivalent at L2 In addition the required entry criteria for each of the courses they wish to study in the Sixth Form, some of the courses offered may require a higher GCSE grade in a particular subject or subjects.
1. Devising: You will devise your own piece of theatre, inspired by the work of theatre practitioners. A performance text will be the stimulus for this work. You will deconstruct this text and create your own piece from it. A key aspect of this assessment is the creation of a portfolio where you will outline and analyze the creative process. 2. Text in performance: You will perform a scripted piece and either a monologue or a duologue to a visiting examiner. 3. Written exam: You will complete a written exam. The questions will be based on two contrasting set texts studied. You will need to be able to interpret these texts in performance and analyze your ideas. You will also analyze and evaluate a live theatre performance that you have seen during the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU |
The two year course provides a natural extension for the work covered at GCSE and balances practical work with theory. Over the A Level course students will: explore two complete texts and three text extracts from different time periods; develop knowledge and understanding of theatre history and performance style, practically explore the theories of revolutionary theatre practitioners; analyze and evaluate live theatre and consider how it can be used to inspire performance work; create devised and scripted performance work. The Arts is the third biggest industry in Britain, offering varied career paths. Drama and Theatre A Level, would benefit those aspiring for careers in Theatre, TV, Film and Music. It is a subject which is well respected by universities and employers due to the development of transferable skills such as creativity, reflective thinking, self-expression, analysis and team work, it would also benefit those looking to study teaching or Law at university. Attendance on theatre trips is strongly recommended; these are organized throughout the year.
At least five grade 9–4 at GCSE or equivalent at L2 In addition the required entry criteria for each of the courses they wish to study in the Sixth Form, some of the courses offered may require a higher GCSE grade in a particular subject or subjects.
1. Devising: You will devise your own piece of theatre, inspired by the work of theatre practitioners. A performance text will be the stimulus for this work. You will deconstruct this text and create your own piece from it. A key aspect of this assessment is the creation of a portfolio where you will outline and analyze the creative process. 2. Text in performance: You will perform a scripted piece and either a monologue or a duologue to a visiting examiner. 3. Written exam: You will complete a written exam. The questions will be based on two contrasting set texts studied. You will need to be able to interpret these texts in performance and analyze your ideas. You will also analyze and evaluate a live theatre performance that you have seen during the course.
