A level Drama and Theatre Studies is a stimulating and vibrant subject where you will have the opportunity to explore aspects of drama and theatre within play texts and practitioners and combine that with your theoretical knowledge and understanding. If you are considering this subject as an A level, you will probably already enjoy the experience of live theatre (observing and performing). As part of the course you will be given the opportunity to watch a variety of live theatre. You will also take part in a range of workshops with professional practitioners and develop your own work for performance. The course also provides students with many transferable skills that are desirable in many different careers.
GCSE drama is not essential, but if taken, you need a Level 5. If you have not taken GCSE then you will have obvious enthusiasm for the subject and have acquired experience through school, youth theatre or a community drama group. You will need a Level 5 in the English Language. You will also be required to prepare and deliver a short monologue. You will be expected to be available after College hours and occasional weekends for rehearsals and theatre visits. You will need enthusiasm, commitment and the stamina to contribute positively to the group throughout the rehearsal period and to see a project through to the final performance.
Year 1 Component 1 Devising Involves creating a devised performance from a given stimulus in relation to key theatre practitioners. A portfolio of evidence is submitted relating to the rehearsal process and the final performance. 40% of the qualification Coursework and internally examined performance Component 3 Theatre Makers in Practice Begin work and study of written examination. Theatre visits, study of two complete texts, test exam papers focusing on realisation for performance and practitioners influence. see percentage for Component 3 Final exam in year 2 Year 2 Component 2 Text in Performance A group performance or design realisation of one key extract from a performance text. A monologue or duologue performance or design realisation from one key extract of a different performance. 20% of the qualification Coursework Component 3 Theatre Makers in Practice Practical exploration and study of one complete text exploring the realisation for performance. Live theatre evaluation. Practical exploration of a second text in light of a chosen practitioner with a focus on it being reimagined for a modern audience. 40% of the qualification Written examination
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Street, Midhurst, GU29 9DT |
A level Drama and Theatre Studies is a stimulating and vibrant subject where you will have the opportunity to explore aspects of drama and theatre within play texts and practitioners and combine that with your theoretical knowledge and understanding. If you are considering this subject as an A level, you will probably already enjoy the experience of live theatre (observing and performing). As part of the course you will be given the opportunity to watch a variety of live theatre. You will also take part in a range of workshops with professional practitioners and develop your own work for performance. The course also provides students with many transferable skills that are desirable in many different careers.
GCSE drama is not essential, but if taken, you need a Level 5. If you have not taken GCSE then you will have obvious enthusiasm for the subject and have acquired experience through school, youth theatre or a community drama group. You will need a Level 5 in the English Language. You will also be required to prepare and deliver a short monologue. You will be expected to be available after College hours and occasional weekends for rehearsals and theatre visits. You will need enthusiasm, commitment and the stamina to contribute positively to the group throughout the rehearsal period and to see a project through to the final performance.
Year 1 Component 1 Devising Involves creating a devised performance from a given stimulus in relation to key theatre practitioners. A portfolio of evidence is submitted relating to the rehearsal process and the final performance. 40% of the qualification Coursework and internally examined performance Component 3 Theatre Makers in Practice Begin work and study of written examination. Theatre visits, study of two complete texts, test exam papers focusing on realisation for performance and practitioners influence. see percentage for Component 3 Final exam in year 2 Year 2 Component 2 Text in Performance A group performance or design realisation of one key extract from a performance text. A monologue or duologue performance or design realisation from one key extract of a different performance. 20% of the qualification Coursework Component 3 Theatre Makers in Practice Practical exploration and study of one complete text exploring the realisation for performance. Live theatre evaluation. Practical exploration of a second text in light of a chosen practitioner with a focus on it being reimagined for a modern audience. 40% of the qualification Written examination