Course information
Drama and Theatre Studies
The Blandford School - Dorset
01258451121
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SQ
Course summary

Do you enjoy drama and the theatre? Are you creative? Do you enjoy active, practical learning? A Level Drama and Theatre may be for you! This A level is hands-on, hard work but lots of fun. It enhances your team-playing skills, your interpersonal and communication skills, and your natural self-confidence – all invaluable in a work setting. Drama and Theatre has a large analytical element and encourages students to become independent critical thinkers.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE Drama. Experience in extra-curricular performance or production is an advantage. Students without GCSE Drama will be considered in exceptional circumstances.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Devising Coursework Internally assessed, externally moderated 40% of A Level Component 2: Performance from text Coursework 20% of A Level Externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityDorset
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMilldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SQ