Course information
Drama and Theatre Studies
Headlands School - East Riding of Yorkshire
01262676198
Sewerby Road, Bridlington, YO16 6UR
Course summary

What you’ll learn: You will study a range of play texts in different styles and study the work of several theatre practitioners. You will analyze how texts can be directed and performed and how theatre spaces can be designed for specific effects. You will develop more in-depth and varied acting skills and analyze live theatre productions, understanding production concepts and director’s interpretations. How you’ll learn: The course is split into practical drama work and written analysis. You will study a range of theatre practitioners and play texts from different genres. You will explore these plays in practical activities as a performer and a director. You will devise pieces of drama in a group for performance, analyze set texts, and watch live theatre productions.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grades 5 and above. The standard entry requirement for A Level program. Some suitable drama experience is advantageous.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 Written exam – the study of 2 plays and a live theatre review, 40% of the grade. Component 2 Practical group devised performance using techniques of a chosen theatre practitioner. 30% of grade. Component 3 Practical performance of scripted extracts using the methods of a chosen practitioner. 30% of grade.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSewerby Road, Bridlington, YO16 6UR