Drama and Theatre Studies

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