Drama and Theatre Studies
Course summary
This course is for those who are interested in creating exciting and innovative theatre based on a study of existing texts and practitioners. This course requires a range of skills including creative thinking, dramatic ability, written skills, conceptual thinking, an understanding of symbolic theatre and performance skills. Progression Opportunities: This course allows students to thrive in a creative and dynamic environment. Studying Drama at A Level takes dedication and passion but is incredibly rewarding both creatively and intellectually. Many Drama, Music and Dance students go on to study the subject or aspects of it at university level. Others, however, go on to study a range of other degrees from English to Psychology to Law. The study of Acting, Dance or Musical Theatre could also be an option at Degree Level. Students may also wish to pursue a career in technical elements of theatre, or directing theatre. Writing courses are also an excellent choice for those who have studied this course. Teaching is also a career progression route, as well as well as working in training and development in professional industries. Speakers, Trips, Conferences or Other Educational Opportunities: Students go on a wide variety of theatre visits in order to have exposure to different genres of theatre, contrasting practitioners and also to see outstanding professional practice within the industry. Theatre visits to ‘Les Miserables’, ‘Hamilton’, ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time’ and ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’ have all been undertaken in the last academic year. Students also participate in specialised workshops from visiting professionals. We also encourage students from different years to work together, giving critical and constructive advice on creative improvements. Opportunities for performance in front of varied audiences are evident throughout the course, as well as performances in front of an examiner. The opportunity to have a leadership role in school wide productions is also something that we encourage students to undertake to further their learning in a practical way. For further information, see Ms Burgess
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Drama | Grade 5 in Drama | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
5 GCSE grades at 9-5, including GCSE English and Drama. It is not essential that candidates have studied Drama at GCSE but this will be an advantage. A passion for theatre, acting and reading is essential for those who wish to study this course.
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Assessment
Component 1: Theatre Workshop – (20%) - Creating a piece of devised reinterpreted theatre based on a set text – internal assessment - 1500 words creative log and performance to an audience Component 2: Text in Action – (40%) - Creating one devised performance and one scripted performance, both based on a stimulus – performances are done in front of a visiting examiner. Written documentary evidence of 3000 words Component 3: Text in Performance – (40%) - A study of three texts and written exam paper. Each text explores different elements of society, both modern and historical, and the way that we live.
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