This course has been chosen to maximize students’ opportunity to study a personalized course with a good balance of practical work and theory; ensuring that students are academically prepared for university study as well as other work and study options. Our A Level productions are renowned for their professionalism and originality and are the highlight of the course for all students who love to perform and produce exciting theatre and drama. We have a practical approach to teaching the A Level Drama and Theatre Studies. All students will be learning through their own experiences of seeing and making theatre, as well as through their study of a wide range of styles of theatre. Students will also explore the ideas of selected practitioners through the application of those ideas to their own performance work. Students will learn: • The analytical framework for making, performing, interpreting, and understanding drama and theatre. • The theatrical processes and practices involved in interpreting and performing theatre. • How conventions, forms, and techniques are used in drama and live theatre to create meaning. • How creative and artistic choices influence how meaning is communicated to an audience.
Drama GCSE Grade 6 / Performing Arts BTEC Distinction OR evidence of subject ability if not previously studied (applicant to provide)
• For both practical examinations, a range of practitioners will be studied and explored. These might include Stanislavski, Brecht, Berkoff, Frantic Assembly, Headlong & Complic- ite. • Externally assessed scripted performance exam with reflective report & public performance. • Internally assessed devising performance exam with a working notebook & public performance.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT |
This course has been chosen to maximize students’ opportunity to study a personalized course with a good balance of practical work and theory; ensuring that students are academically prepared for university study as well as other work and study options. Our A Level productions are renowned for their professionalism and originality and are the highlight of the course for all students who love to perform and produce exciting theatre and drama. We have a practical approach to teaching the A Level Drama and Theatre Studies. All students will be learning through their own experiences of seeing and making theatre, as well as through their study of a wide range of styles of theatre. Students will also explore the ideas of selected practitioners through the application of those ideas to their own performance work. Students will learn: • The analytical framework for making, performing, interpreting, and understanding drama and theatre. • The theatrical processes and practices involved in interpreting and performing theatre. • How conventions, forms, and techniques are used in drama and live theatre to create meaning. • How creative and artistic choices influence how meaning is communicated to an audience.
Drama GCSE Grade 6 / Performing Arts BTEC Distinction OR evidence of subject ability if not previously studied (applicant to provide)
• For both practical examinations, a range of practitioners will be studied and explored. These might include Stanislavski, Brecht, Berkoff, Frantic Assembly, Headlong & Complic- ite. • Externally assessed scripted performance exam with reflective report & public performance. • Internally assessed devising performance exam with a working notebook & public performance.