This course involves the study of all aspects of the theatre. You will learn more about acting, direction, design and how to interpret texts ready for performance. You will show these skills in performance, when creating work and through writing. This is a 2 year course. In the first year you will study Component 1 and in the second year go on to complete a further 2 Components. This course provides the opportunity to study plays from the point of view of a director, designer, performer and critic. It enables you to apply what you have learned in your own creative work. Component 1 Devising (40%) You will work in a group to devise an original piece of drama to perform to an audience. You will create your piece based on one key extract from a performance text and a theatre practitioner as a stimulus. You will be assessed on your performance and a written portfolio based on your piece. Component 2 Text in performance (20% ) You will perform a group piece and monologue based on one key extract from different performance texts. This is examined by an external examiner. Component 3: Theatre makers in practice (40%) You study two plays and watch a live performance. You will be required to develop and shape your ideas on how to perform both plays, with one being related to a practitioner. You will also evaluate the live performance. You will have a 2 hour 30 minute exam.
• To study A Levels you need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5+. • GCSE Drama is a strong foundation for Theatre Studies – without this you need to speak to a Drama teacher if you are considering A Level. It would be helpful but it is not essential to have achieved at least a 5 grade in GCSE Drama. You must also have good written English of at least grade 4. There is a lot of analytical and evaluative writing and this carries more marks than practical, therefore you must be prepared to embrace this aspect of the course as fully as the practical element.
You are assessed on both your practical and written work in both years and writing carries more marks than practical. Component 1: (40%): Internally marked by teachers and externally moderated. Component 2 (20%): Marked by an external examiner. Component 3 (40%) : Marked by an external examiner.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | School Lane, Yateley, GU46 6NW |
This course involves the study of all aspects of the theatre. You will learn more about acting, direction, design and how to interpret texts ready for performance. You will show these skills in performance, when creating work and through writing. This is a 2 year course. In the first year you will study Component 1 and in the second year go on to complete a further 2 Components. This course provides the opportunity to study plays from the point of view of a director, designer, performer and critic. It enables you to apply what you have learned in your own creative work. Component 1 Devising (40%) You will work in a group to devise an original piece of drama to perform to an audience. You will create your piece based on one key extract from a performance text and a theatre practitioner as a stimulus. You will be assessed on your performance and a written portfolio based on your piece. Component 2 Text in performance (20% ) You will perform a group piece and monologue based on one key extract from different performance texts. This is examined by an external examiner. Component 3: Theatre makers in practice (40%) You study two plays and watch a live performance. You will be required to develop and shape your ideas on how to perform both plays, with one being related to a practitioner. You will also evaluate the live performance. You will have a 2 hour 30 minute exam.
• To study A Levels you need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5+. • GCSE Drama is a strong foundation for Theatre Studies – without this you need to speak to a Drama teacher if you are considering A Level. It would be helpful but it is not essential to have achieved at least a 5 grade in GCSE Drama. You must also have good written English of at least grade 4. There is a lot of analytical and evaluative writing and this carries more marks than practical, therefore you must be prepared to embrace this aspect of the course as fully as the practical element.
You are assessed on both your practical and written work in both years and writing carries more marks than practical. Component 1: (40%): Internally marked by teachers and externally moderated. Component 2 (20%): Marked by an external examiner. Component 3 (40%) : Marked by an external examiner.