Drama and Theatre Studies
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School - Wandsworth
02087801244
Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5JR
Course summary

Why take the course? A Level Drama and Theatre Studies is an exciting course and offers many opportunities for you to develop as a performer, director, writer and critic. Students who succeed in this subject pursue their own interests beyond what they are taught in lessons. In addition to lessons, which often take the form of practical workshops or seminars, you will be expected to work an equal number of hours in your own time. This may involve rehearsing, seeing productions, researching topics, devising pieces, preparing presentations or writing exploration notes, production concepts and live evaluations. Summary of what is studied (specification) Component 1: Devising – devise an original performance text using a theatre practitioner as a stimulus. Component 2: Text in Performance – perform an extract from a performance text. Component 3: Written examination which covers the areas of live theatre evaluation, page to stage and interpreting a performance text. Where could this qualification take you? Many of our students choose to study Drama and drama-related subjects at a higher level. In recent years, our students received offers from top universities and drama schools such as Cambridge, Warwick, Guildhall, Bristol, Exeter, Manchester, Rose Bruford, Central and Laine Theatre Arts.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Devising 40% of qualification, internally assessed. Devise an original performance text, using a theatre practitioner as a stimulus, then write about your process in the submission of a portfolio between 2,500-3,000 words. Component 2: Text in Performance 20% of the qualification, externally assessed. You will perform an extract from one performance text and a monologue from another. Component 3: Written exam 2 hours 30 min 40% of qualification covering live theatre evaluation, page to stage and interpreting a performance text.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSutherland Grove, London, SW18 5JR