Drama and Theatre Studies
Queen Elizabeth High School - Northumberland
01434610300
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB
Course summary

The Drama A Level focuses on the practical exploration of performance texts, including exploring them in the light of the work of theatre practitioners. The performance texts that will be studied for the exam will require students to articulate how they would perform in certain roles, design for certain scenes, and interpret a text for performance, putting practical work at the heart of the specification.

Entry requirements

Five 9 to 4 grades including a 4 or better in English Language (a Level 2 pass or above in BTEC/OCR courses counts as 1 GCSE). Minimum 4 in GCSE Drama, or practical performance experience.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 Coursework, 80 marks (40% of the qualification) Component 2 Performance examination, 60 marks (20% of the qualification) Component 3 Written examination, 2 hours 30 minutes, 80 marks (40% of the qualification)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWhetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB