Why choose Drama and Theatre Studies? • The subject develops vital skills that are essential and looked on favorably by a range of career pathways from the theatre itself to journalism, management, human resources, and teaching. • You will work as an actor, director, and designer. • You will learn about historical, cultural, and political movements which influenced and shaped theatre. • You will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a group. • You will have the opportunity to perform for live audiences. Subject Content: • Drama & Theatre; study of two set plays from contrasting genres, periods, and styles • Analysis of a live theatre production • Creating Original Drama; devising an authentic piece of drama showing influence from one prescribed practitioner • Making Theatre; interpreting extracts of a script, performance of scripts, and exploration of effects of a range of practitioners You may opt to work as a designer (sound, set, costume, lighting, make-up) as opposed to a performer.
Five different subjects* at Grades 9-4/D*-P, including English & Maths 9-4.
Students sit examinations for full A Level qualifications in the summer period at the end of Year 13. For students in the Scholars’ Program, it may be possible to take an AS examination at the end of Year 12.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DT |
Why choose Drama and Theatre Studies? • The subject develops vital skills that are essential and looked on favorably by a range of career pathways from the theatre itself to journalism, management, human resources, and teaching. • You will work as an actor, director, and designer. • You will learn about historical, cultural, and political movements which influenced and shaped theatre. • You will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a group. • You will have the opportunity to perform for live audiences. Subject Content: • Drama & Theatre; study of two set plays from contrasting genres, periods, and styles • Analysis of a live theatre production • Creating Original Drama; devising an authentic piece of drama showing influence from one prescribed practitioner • Making Theatre; interpreting extracts of a script, performance of scripts, and exploration of effects of a range of practitioners You may opt to work as a designer (sound, set, costume, lighting, make-up) as opposed to a performer.
Five different subjects* at Grades 9-4/D*-P, including English & Maths 9-4.
Students sit examinations for full A Level qualifications in the summer period at the end of Year 13. For students in the Scholars’ Program, it may be possible to take an AS examination at the end of Year 12.