Drama and Theatre Studies
The Joseph Whitaker School - Nottinghamshire
01623792327
Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG
Course summary

Drama and Theatre is an exciting, enjoyable, and challenging subject at 16+. This innovative and creative course introduces students to a wide range of theatre, which includes classical and contemporary texts, incorporating a variety of dramatic styles, theatre companies, and practitioners. Students have the opportunity to see a variety of live theatre productions; an integral and exciting part of the course. The academic content is rigorous and challenging; at the same time, the course encourages students to develop presentational skills and confidence, enabling them to converse articulately on many different levels. Students can develop their interest in and enjoyment of drama and theatre, through their development as directors, performers, designers, and educated spectators.

Entry requirements

5 Grade 9-4 in GCSE subjects. Grade 5 GCSE in chosen subjects.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 Theatre Workshop : (Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated 20%) Component 2 Text in Action (Non-exam assessment: externally assessed by a visiting examiner 40%) Component 3 Text in Performance (Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 40%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWarsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG