Drama and Theatre Studies
John Port Spencer Academy - Derbyshire
01283734111
Main Street, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LU
Course summary

Units studied: • Component 1: Devised Performance • Component 2: Scripted Text in Performance • Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice A number of visits to the theatre are arranged throughout the two years of the course. There will also be outside theatre companies doing workshops within school. Students are encouraged to take part in the whole school production to develop their performance skills and support with the lower school Drama Club in order to develop their directorial skills.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE Drama. If GCSE Drama was not taken, entry would be by audition and evidence of relevant Drama experience outside of school.

How you'll be assessed

This two-year course is comprised of three assessed units: Component 1 – develop an original performance in response to the work of a theatre practitioner, documented in an accompanying portfolio. Component 2 – perform two extracts from a play text with a focus on both group and solo or paired performances. Component 3 – end of course written examination evaluating a live theatre performance and detailing ideas for the performance and direction of two studied set texts.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMain Street, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LU