This is a course for those who wish to work practically as well as study academically across all aspects of Drama, theatre, and production skills. You will explore aspects of directing, acting, script writing, set design, costume, lighting, sound and use of multi-media. This is a course for those who are already confident in front of an audience. In Year 12 we will develop your knowledge of a wide range of contemporary practitioners, texts, and scripted works culminating in your writing, devising, and performing your contemporary play. Year 13 develops this further with the study and performance of classical and modern texts. This A Level is a compulsory 2-year course.
Generally, students may be admitted providing they achieve at least Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language and achieve a minimum of Grade 5 at GCSE in four subjects, only GCSE will be accepted, not other vocational equivalents. Meet the specific subject requirements detailed below: Grade 6 at GCSE in English Language, plus grade 6 in Theatre Studies/Drama if studied.
A level of Drama and Theatre Studies is assessed through a combination of a 60% practical assessment and coursework and a 40% written exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Birmingham Road, Alcester, B49 5ED |
This is a course for those who wish to work practically as well as study academically across all aspects of Drama, theatre, and production skills. You will explore aspects of directing, acting, script writing, set design, costume, lighting, sound and use of multi-media. This is a course for those who are already confident in front of an audience. In Year 12 we will develop your knowledge of a wide range of contemporary practitioners, texts, and scripted works culminating in your writing, devising, and performing your contemporary play. Year 13 develops this further with the study and performance of classical and modern texts. This A Level is a compulsory 2-year course.
Generally, students may be admitted providing they achieve at least Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language and achieve a minimum of Grade 5 at GCSE in four subjects, only GCSE will be accepted, not other vocational equivalents. Meet the specific subject requirements detailed below: Grade 6 at GCSE in English Language, plus grade 6 in Theatre Studies/Drama if studied.
A level of Drama and Theatre Studies is assessed through a combination of a 60% practical assessment and coursework and a 40% written exam.