WHY SHOULD I STUDY A LEVEL DRAMA AND THEATRE? This is a varied course and is designed to develop your knowledge and enjoyment of drama and theatre. It is an ideal subject for those who enjoy reading, performing, and exploring ideas. It combines both practical and academic work skills. You will study a range of plays, comedies and tragedies, old and new, and explore them through performance and discussion. Seeing live theatre is a vital part of the course and we arrange trips to see both local and London productions. The course is a mixture of practical (including acting skills) and written work and an enthusiasm for both aspects is needed for success. The written work will always be about how you make a play work on stage. COURSE CONTENT The first year of the course consists of the study of a set text based on the theme of ‘Family’. You will study this practically in lessons and explore how you can perform and stage the play. You will also learn how to evaluate live theatre performances. You will study the practitioner Katie Mitchell – looking at how she directs and rehearses with actors. You will apply her ideas to texts and perform these practically recording your research which will contribute to your A Level coursework. You will also study the work of the theatre company Frantic Assembly and its physical approach to creating theatre. This will then inform your practical work and you will create an original piece of theatre that will be examined in the summer term of the first year.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 5 GCSE Drama (if taken) – it is not necessary to have previously studied Drama, but experience of acting plus an interest in the academic study of Drama and Theatre is necessary AND Grade 5 GCSE English Literature AND Grade 4 GCSE English Language
2 x Written exams: 2 ¼ hours – and 1 ¾ hours 2 x Practical exams: A devised piece (completed at the end of Year 1), a scripted piece and accompanying coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1SN |
WHY SHOULD I STUDY A LEVEL DRAMA AND THEATRE? This is a varied course and is designed to develop your knowledge and enjoyment of drama and theatre. It is an ideal subject for those who enjoy reading, performing, and exploring ideas. It combines both practical and academic work skills. You will study a range of plays, comedies and tragedies, old and new, and explore them through performance and discussion. Seeing live theatre is a vital part of the course and we arrange trips to see both local and London productions. The course is a mixture of practical (including acting skills) and written work and an enthusiasm for both aspects is needed for success. The written work will always be about how you make a play work on stage. COURSE CONTENT The first year of the course consists of the study of a set text based on the theme of ‘Family’. You will study this practically in lessons and explore how you can perform and stage the play. You will also learn how to evaluate live theatre performances. You will study the practitioner Katie Mitchell – looking at how she directs and rehearses with actors. You will apply her ideas to texts and perform these practically recording your research which will contribute to your A Level coursework. You will also study the work of the theatre company Frantic Assembly and its physical approach to creating theatre. This will then inform your practical work and you will create an original piece of theatre that will be examined in the summer term of the first year.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 5 GCSE Drama (if taken) – it is not necessary to have previously studied Drama, but experience of acting plus an interest in the academic study of Drama and Theatre is necessary AND Grade 5 GCSE English Literature AND Grade 4 GCSE English Language
2 x Written exams: 2 ¼ hours – and 1 ¾ hours 2 x Practical exams: A devised piece (completed at the end of Year 1), a scripted piece and accompanying coursework.