Drama and Theatre Studies is a mix of practical creativity and theoretical understanding. Pupils will see and analyse live theatre, make their own theatre and study important genres, practitioners and texts from the history of theatre. Those who study Drama and Theatre Studies refine their collaborative skills, their analytical thinking, their approach to research and reflection and also develop their confidence and creative thinking. The transferable skills Drama offers makes it an ideal subject for any future career path.
It is helpful to have studied Drama at GCSE.
Drama and Theatre Studies consists of three components that complete over two years. COMPONENT ONE – DRAMA AND THEATRE Pupils study two set texts and the skills to analyse of live theatre. Culminates in a three hour open book written exam and is worth 40% of the final grade. COMPONENT TWO – CREATING ORIGINAL DRAMA (PRACTICAL) Pupils create an original piece of theatre in a studied style and accompany their performance with a written logbook. Worth 30% of the final grade and completed in Lower Sixth. COMPONENT THREE – MAKING THEATRE (PRACTICAL) Pupils practically explore extracts from three different plays and apply the work of an influential theatre practitioner. Pupils accompany their work with a reflective report. Worth 30% of the final grade and competed in Upper Sixth.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,870 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £39,096 |
| Address | Bradfield, RG7 6AU |
Drama and Theatre Studies is a mix of practical creativity and theoretical understanding. Pupils will see and analyse live theatre, make their own theatre and study important genres, practitioners and texts from the history of theatre. Those who study Drama and Theatre Studies refine their collaborative skills, their analytical thinking, their approach to research and reflection and also develop their confidence and creative thinking. The transferable skills Drama offers makes it an ideal subject for any future career path.
It is helpful to have studied Drama at GCSE.
Drama and Theatre Studies consists of three components that complete over two years. COMPONENT ONE – DRAMA AND THEATRE Pupils study two set texts and the skills to analyse of live theatre. Culminates in a three hour open book written exam and is worth 40% of the final grade. COMPONENT TWO – CREATING ORIGINAL DRAMA (PRACTICAL) Pupils create an original piece of theatre in a studied style and accompany their performance with a written logbook. Worth 30% of the final grade and completed in Lower Sixth. COMPONENT THREE – MAKING THEATRE (PRACTICAL) Pupils practically explore extracts from three different plays and apply the work of an influential theatre practitioner. Pupils accompany their work with a reflective report. Worth 30% of the final grade and competed in Upper Sixth.