Drama and Theatre Studies
Sponne School - West Northamptonshire
01327350284
Brackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DJ
Course summary

A desire to learn about plays and their performance is required, together with an interest in all aspects of Drama and Theatre. The course also requires the will and ability to work unsupervised, both as an individual and part of the group, for the practical element. Involvement in and/or experience of theatre or theatre groups would be a great advantage. As part of the course, students will be required to make as many theatre visits as possible, both through the school and through their own efforts and they must be prepared to give up a proportion of time outside school hours when a performance/examination is being rehearsed. An understanding of the responsibility of the individual to the group is essential.

Entry requirements

All students are required to gain AT LEAST 6 GCSE grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent) Including: ● At least one Grade 6 in any subject ● A minimum of a Grade 4 (good pass), in English and/or Mathematics, however Grade 5 is preferable Grade 5 in Drama / Grade 4 in English with teacher recommendation

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: Practical & Written Portfolio 80 40% Unit 2: Performance of play and monologue 60 20% Unit 3: Theatre Makers in Practice 80 40%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBrackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DJ