Course information
Drama and Theatre Studies
The King's Academy - Middlesbrough
01642577577
Stainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA
Course summary

Create, perform, and respond to drama and theatre. Develop the creativity and independence to become effective theatre makers. Explore the relationship between theory and practice in a range of theatrical styles and periods and historical, social, and cultural contexts. Learn how relevant research, independent thought, and analysis of live theatre production can inform decision-making in practical work and put this understanding into practice. Experience how theatre makers collaborate to create theatre. Careers in theatre, television, film industry, entertainment, teaching, media and communications, social work, radio work and public relations.

Entry requirements

5 grades 9-4 in GCSEs, including at least a grade 4 and a grade 3 in English and Mathematics. Grade 5 in English Language or Literature.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Drama and theatre. The study of two set texts and a live theatre production. Written exam 40%. Component 2: Creating original drama. Devised performance and working notebook 30%. Component 3: Making theatre. Practical exploration of three extracts each taken from a different play. Extract 3 is performed by an external examiner. A reflective report analyzing and evaluating theatrical interpretation is also submitted. 30%.

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About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityMiddlesbrough
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA