The intent of this course is to prepare students for university study, placement in the creative arts industry and has many transferable skills which are valued in the world of work. Texts cover a wide range of issues at a forensic level and really challenge the student’s ability to develop strong lines of enquiry.
- Grade 6 at GCSE - Students achieving a minimum of at least six GCSEs (9 – 5) of which at least four are at a grade 6 (or equivalent). - Students must also achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics.
Devising - 40% of the qualification Students focus on the work of Splendid and experience two workshops over the two years with the founder Kerry Frampton Students are guided through the devising process in preparation for their final piece assessed in year 13. Opportunities for performance to a live audience will take place in both Year 12 and 13 Written portfolio 2500-3000 words Performing from text – 20% of the qualification Students learn one monologue or duologue in Year 12. They will also select their group performance text Performed at Christmas Cabaret and Summer Showcase Refined in Year 13 and performed to an external examiner Theatre makers in practice – written examination 40% of the qualification Students explore the set text of Dr Faustus by Christopher Marlowe and Equus by Peter Schaffer The chosen practitioner is Steven Berkoff Students attend at least three live theatre performances (usually one adaptation of a novel, a Shakespeare play and an immersive piece) over the course of the 2 years
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 8AH |
The intent of this course is to prepare students for university study, placement in the creative arts industry and has many transferable skills which are valued in the world of work. Texts cover a wide range of issues at a forensic level and really challenge the student’s ability to develop strong lines of enquiry.
- Grade 6 at GCSE - Students achieving a minimum of at least six GCSEs (9 – 5) of which at least four are at a grade 6 (or equivalent). - Students must also achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics.
Devising - 40% of the qualification Students focus on the work of Splendid and experience two workshops over the two years with the founder Kerry Frampton Students are guided through the devising process in preparation for their final piece assessed in year 13. Opportunities for performance to a live audience will take place in both Year 12 and 13 Written portfolio 2500-3000 words Performing from text – 20% of the qualification Students learn one monologue or duologue in Year 12. They will also select their group performance text Performed at Christmas Cabaret and Summer Showcase Refined in Year 13 and performed to an external examiner Theatre makers in practice – written examination 40% of the qualification Students explore the set text of Dr Faustus by Christopher Marlowe and Equus by Peter Schaffer The chosen practitioner is Steven Berkoff Students attend at least three live theatre performances (usually one adaptation of a novel, a Shakespeare play and an immersive piece) over the course of the 2 years