Specifications require students to demonstrate a practical understanding of a minimum of two complete and substantial performance texts and at least three key extracts from three different texts placed in the context of the whole text. Specifications in Drama and Theatre require students to participate in a minimum of two performances, one devione from a performance text studied during the course. Students must study the work and methodologies of two theatre practitioners (individual or companies) A Level in Drama and Theatre will be assessed through a combination of a 40% written exam and 60% Non Examined Assessment (NEA). Future Prospects A Level Drama and Theatre Studies encourages creativity, focuses on practical work and develops skills that will support progression to further study of drama and a wide range of other subjects. Students who study Drama often go on to study Musical Theatre, Acting or Theatre Production at university but also apply the skills they have gained in a range of other subject areas outside of the performing arts.
Students with at least five GCSE passes at grades 5-9, including a grade 5 in English Language and a grade 4 in Mathematics, will be accepted onto an A Level study program Specific Entry Requirements: Grade 5 in GCSE DRAMA or if a student has not studied the subject at GCSE then they would require departmental approval.
Component 1 DEVISING 40% of the A Level • Portfolio can be written (max 3000 words) or verbally recorded/filmed (max 14 minutes) or a combination of both • Devised performance Stimuli must be one key extract from a play AND a practitioner Component 2 TEXT IN PERFORMANCE 20% of the A Level • Group performance of one key extract from a performance text • Monologue or duologue performance of one key extract from a different performance text Component 3 WRITTEN: ‘Theatre Makers in Practice’ 40% of the A Level • Section A: one question, from choice of two, on live theatre performance. 500 words of notes permitted. • Section B: two extended responses on an unseen extract from a modern play studied (list of 6 options). Perspective of performer and designer. Closed book. • Section C: one extended response, from choice of two questions, reimagining a classic text with influence of practitioner for a contemporary audience. (Choice of 8 practitioners). Clean copy of text allowed.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Worcester Crescent, Mill Hill, London, NW7 4LL |
Specifications require students to demonstrate a practical understanding of a minimum of two complete and substantial performance texts and at least three key extracts from three different texts placed in the context of the whole text. Specifications in Drama and Theatre require students to participate in a minimum of two performances, one devione from a performance text studied during the course. Students must study the work and methodologies of two theatre practitioners (individual or companies) A Level in Drama and Theatre will be assessed through a combination of a 40% written exam and 60% Non Examined Assessment (NEA). Future Prospects A Level Drama and Theatre Studies encourages creativity, focuses on practical work and develops skills that will support progression to further study of drama and a wide range of other subjects. Students who study Drama often go on to study Musical Theatre, Acting or Theatre Production at university but also apply the skills they have gained in a range of other subject areas outside of the performing arts.
Students with at least five GCSE passes at grades 5-9, including a grade 5 in English Language and a grade 4 in Mathematics, will be accepted onto an A Level study program Specific Entry Requirements: Grade 5 in GCSE DRAMA or if a student has not studied the subject at GCSE then they would require departmental approval.
Component 1 DEVISING 40% of the A Level • Portfolio can be written (max 3000 words) or verbally recorded/filmed (max 14 minutes) or a combination of both • Devised performance Stimuli must be one key extract from a play AND a practitioner Component 2 TEXT IN PERFORMANCE 20% of the A Level • Group performance of one key extract from a performance text • Monologue or duologue performance of one key extract from a different performance text Component 3 WRITTEN: ‘Theatre Makers in Practice’ 40% of the A Level • Section A: one question, from choice of two, on live theatre performance. 500 words of notes permitted. • Section B: two extended responses on an unseen extract from a modern play studied (list of 6 options). Perspective of performer and designer. Closed book. • Section C: one extended response, from choice of two questions, reimagining a classic text with influence of practitioner for a contemporary audience. (Choice of 8 practitioners). Clean copy of text allowed.
