Course information
Drama and Theatre Studies
Knutsford Academy - Cheshire East
01565633294
Bexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA
Course summary

Why choose to study drama? Perhaps you have a specific interest in a career in theatre, be it on the stage as actor or director, behind the scenes technical or in theatre management. Maybe you have a real enjoyment of the drama side of Literature and want to develop this area of your knowledge base. Or you may quite simply have a love for the theatre that you feel would translate well to A level study. Drama and Theatre Studies AS and A2 will appeal to students who are committed to broadening their experience of performance, live theatre appreciation and text study. The subject is excellent for students who enjoy varied learning styles; lessons are divided between practical and theoretical study and focus on a range of theatrical styles and time periods. Throughout the course you will be asked to engage in creative tasks, independent research, presentations, essay writing, intensive rehearsals, performances, workshops with professional companies, and to visits to the theatre. The main areas studied are: • Live Theatre Appreciation • Prescribed Plays • Performance of Scripted Drama • Creation and Performance of Devised Drama • Supporting Note writing

Entry requirements

In addition to a minimum of 5 GCSE’s in Maths and English at grade 5 or above Plus a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Drama.

How you'll be assessed

Component One: Drama and Theatre (40% Written Examination) Two set texts and Live Theatre. Component Two: Creating Original Drama (30% Practical Examination) Creating and performing a piece of drama in a group, accompanied by a written analysis of the process. Component Three: Making Theatre (30% Practical Examination) Practical exploration and interpretation of a series of three scripted extracts.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA