Speech and Drama
Course summary
This course will give you insight into the varied employment opportunities in the production arts industry such as lighting, sound, stage management and costume. The course can be adapted to your interests, abilities and aspirations. The Foundation Diploma is equivalent to one and a half A levels. Students could combine Production Arts with courses such as – A Levels/BTEC in Art, Photography, Product Design, Media, Drama and Theatre Studies, English Literature etc. They could also combine the course with other BTEC’s such as Music, Performing Arts Acting or Performing Arts Dance. Having an understanding of technical theatre is a valuable skill for any performer and these skills are desirable for students applying for performing arts courses at universities or specialist performance schools. In recent years a number of RR6 Production students have continued their studies at top drama schools, such as the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. For the Foundation Diploma students will study 4 units over the 2 years of study. These units are called Developing Production Skills, Responding to Production Requirements, Contributing to a Production and Planning a Career in the Industry. These core units involve working on the whole school production or a project in a professional theatre. In the past students have worked on productions at The Lyric Hammersmith, Soho Theatre and Greenwich Theatre. Students studying the course will be essential and valued members of the creative team behind the whole school musical production.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Design and Technology | Grade 4 in Design and Technology | — |
Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) Alternative route | Grade 4 in Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | — |
Drama | Grade 4 in Drama | — |
Performing Arts Alternative route | Grade L2M in Performing Arts | — |
As published by the school
GCSE in Drama / Art / in a Design Technology subject at Grade 4, or Merit profile at BTEC Performing or Production Arts Level 2. In exceptional circumstances, students who have not previously studied these subjects may be admitted if they show a particular aptitude and enthusiasm for the subject. These applicants will be invited to attend an additional interview with their portfolio - specific details for this will be sent on receipt of application.
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Assessment
All completed units are internally assessed at RR6 and graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. A variety of methods are used including case studies, projects, portfolios, sketchbooks, witness statements, recorded presentations and crewing performances. Students are assessed constantly over the two years and major assessments Centre around real productions within the school calendar.
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