Drama is an exciting and creative course that is both practically and intellectually challenging. It will develop your knowledge and understanding of theatre practitioners, acting techniques, and plays. There are also many opportunities to perform both scripted and devised pieces which develops imagination and confidence. Working in groups on theatrical pieces helps to build essential social skills and is an incredibly satisfying and rewarding experience. You will learn about different styles of theatre and how to interpret different play texts. You will explore these plays practically and through writing in the role of a performer, designer, and director. You will also develop your ability to create and perform both devised and scripted pieces of theatre.
Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama or Performing Arts and GCSE English
This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment The Devising Process: Internally Assessed, N/A. 40% Students devise and perform a piece of theatre and record the process in a portfolio. Students are internally assessed and externally moderated. Text for Performance: Externally Assessed, N/A. 20% Group performance from a performance text. Perform a mono/duo from a different text. The performance is externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Theatre Makers in Practice: Externally Assessed, 2 ½ Hours. 40% Choice of one set text from six which must be explored practically. Interpretation of a text as a director. Evaluation of a piece of live theatre they have seen.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RJ |
Drama is an exciting and creative course that is both practically and intellectually challenging. It will develop your knowledge and understanding of theatre practitioners, acting techniques, and plays. There are also many opportunities to perform both scripted and devised pieces which develops imagination and confidence. Working in groups on theatrical pieces helps to build essential social skills and is an incredibly satisfying and rewarding experience. You will learn about different styles of theatre and how to interpret different play texts. You will explore these plays practically and through writing in the role of a performer, designer, and director. You will also develop your ability to create and perform both devised and scripted pieces of theatre.
Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama or Performing Arts and GCSE English
This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment The Devising Process: Internally Assessed, N/A. 40% Students devise and perform a piece of theatre and record the process in a portfolio. Students are internally assessed and externally moderated. Text for Performance: Externally Assessed, N/A. 20% Group performance from a performance text. Perform a mono/duo from a different text. The performance is externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Theatre Makers in Practice: Externally Assessed, 2 ½ Hours. 40% Choice of one set text from six which must be explored practically. Interpretation of a text as a director. Evaluation of a piece of live theatre they have seen.