Drama and Theatre Studies
Course summary
This course will provide you with an opportunity to analyse, direct and perform a wide range of plays. The emphasis is on learning from practical work. You will have the opportunity to gain confidence through performing devised and scripted plays. You will learn how to work as a team and communicate effectively, gaining confidence that will help you in all aspects of your life. You will also be able to analyse plays from a performer’s, designer’s and director’s perspective and gain an understanding of the playwright’s intentions. Many students go on to study drama at Russell Group universities or train to be actors at prestigious drama schools. We offer a wide range of theatre trips which will include experimental and more traditional productions and tours of theatres. You will also take part in workshops run by visiting practitioners like Frantic Assembly and Splendid Productions. Our drama hall is equipped with a full lighting rig and sound system, a conventional proscenium arch stage and moveable seating to create more intimate acting spaces. Productions are well attended and successful. Our teachers are very experienced and have worked professionally in theatre and television.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Drama | Grade 6 in Drama (if taken) | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Grade 6 in GCSE drama if taken and grade 6 in GCSE English literature AND English language. Grade 5 in GCSE mathematics. Recent performance experience needed if no GCSE drama
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Assessment
Internally assessed - 40% Performance and coursework Devising An original piece of theatre Writing a portfolio of coursework Externally assessed - 20% Performance Text in performance A group performance of a play A monologue or duologue Externally assessed - 40% Written exam Theatre makers in practice A live theatre review Interpretation of the staging of Machinal by Sophie Treadwell Creating a concept for a production of Woyzeck by Georg Büchner
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