This course allows students plenty of opportunities to combine practical and academic approaches. Students will study set texts and the work of several practitioners. Skills and insights will be developed through individual study and group projects, performing scripted pieces and producing original work. Please note that there is a requirement to attend professional theatre productions and workshops, some of which will probably be in the evening. To be a high achiever in drama, candidates are expected to work co-operatively and sensitively with others. Students should also be able to give up significant time outside school hours, and to have a genuine interest in drama. A willingness to experiment with new ideas and a sense of fun are also very important.
The minimum requirement for entry to the sixth form is 2 grade 6s and 3 grade 5s in full GCSE courses. These must include a grade 5 or above in both mathematics and English language or literature. It is not necessary for students to have studied GCSE drama to take A-level drama and theatre, although the course does revisit and build upon skills gained at KS4. However, at least as important as these requirements are genuine commitment and self-motivation.
Component 1 Devising 40% NEA Students devise a piece of theatre which Internally assessed (coursework based) they then perform. Component 2 Text in Performance 20% Students produce a group performance from a play. They also present a separate performance of a monologue or duologue. Component 3 Theatre Makers in Practice 40% Written exam. Based on theatre visits, practical and theoretical live theatre and questions on two set texts.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF |
This course allows students plenty of opportunities to combine practical and academic approaches. Students will study set texts and the work of several practitioners. Skills and insights will be developed through individual study and group projects, performing scripted pieces and producing original work. Please note that there is a requirement to attend professional theatre productions and workshops, some of which will probably be in the evening. To be a high achiever in drama, candidates are expected to work co-operatively and sensitively with others. Students should also be able to give up significant time outside school hours, and to have a genuine interest in drama. A willingness to experiment with new ideas and a sense of fun are also very important.
The minimum requirement for entry to the sixth form is 2 grade 6s and 3 grade 5s in full GCSE courses. These must include a grade 5 or above in both mathematics and English language or literature. It is not necessary for students to have studied GCSE drama to take A-level drama and theatre, although the course does revisit and build upon skills gained at KS4. However, at least as important as these requirements are genuine commitment and self-motivation.
Component 1 Devising 40% NEA Students devise a piece of theatre which Internally assessed (coursework based) they then perform. Component 2 Text in Performance 20% Students produce a group performance from a play. They also present a separate performance of a monologue or duologue. Component 3 Theatre Makers in Practice 40% Written exam. Based on theatre visits, practical and theoretical live theatre and questions on two set texts.