Course information
Drama & Theatre
Townley Grammar School - Bexley
02083048311
Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB
Course summary

There are three components 1. Component One – Students will study two set plays and analysis and evaluate the work of live theatre makers. This is a written exam worth 40% of the A Level 2. Component Two – Students will devise a performance and write a working notebook on the process. This is worth 30% of the A Level 3. Component 3 - Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play. Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3. Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece (students may contribute as performer, designer or director). There is also a written Reflective Report, analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts. This is worth 30% of the A Level

Entry requirements

Minimum of 6 in GCSE Drama and minimum of 6 in GCSE English Language/English Literature plus passed audition

How you'll be assessed

External students who wish to apply for the A-level Drama and Theatre should submit a short, filmed monologue of them acting (maximum of five minutes) and send this to Mr French (curriculum leader for Drama and Theatre) at jfrench@townleygrammar.org.uk. This can be your own original work, written by you, or from an existing published play.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBexley
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressTownley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB