Course information
Speech and Drama
Chestnut Grove Academy - Wandsworth
02086738737
Chestnut Grove, Balham, London, SW12 8JZ
Course summary

LENGTH OF COURSE & NUMBER OF LESSONS PER CYCLE: 2 year A Level, with 5 lessons per week WHICH SKILLS WILL YOU ACQUIRE? - Performance and interpretive skills - Confidence, independence, and public speaking - Creativity, problem solving and devising - Critical analysis of relevant theoretical research, processes and practices involved in creating theatre - An understanding and appreciation of how the social, cultural and historical contexts of performance texts have influenced the development of drama and theatre WHICH CAREER PATHWAYS EXIST AFTER STUDYING THIS SUBJECT? - Actor - Theatre related jobs e.g. director, producer, casting director, designer, stage manager, dramaturg etc. - Education, the police force, management, leisure and tourism, journalism, business and retail WHICH SUBJECTS COMPLEMENT THIS COURSE? - English - Media Studies - Film Studies - Sociology - Psychology

Entry requirements

At least 5+ 9-4 passes at GCSE including English and Mathematics, preferably with grade 6 in GCSE Drama or Dance or a Merit in BTEC Drama or Dance at Level 2

How you'll be assessed

60% practical, 40% written examination

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressChestnut Grove, Balham, London, SW12 8JZ