A-level drama and theatre studies emphasise practical creativity alongside research and theoretical understanding. Pupils are introduced to a wide range of theatrical styles and contexts as they explore plays practically. They can choose to develop and be assessed as performers, designers (costume and set) or directors. The two-year course covers aspects of theatre history, production and performance. Pupils will develop performance and/or production skills through the creation and realisation of drama, acquire knowledge and understanding of practical and theoretical aspects of theatre, learn to interpret plays from different periods and genres and develop critical and evaluative judgements of live theatre. As such, a number of professional drama performances are booked into our own theatres and all drama pupils are required to attend. Parents should be aware that this involves the subsidised cost of a ticket, currently £9 per performance and these take place throughout the year. A range of compulsory theatre trips will also be organised, with prices varying according to the show and transport requirements.
Entrance requirements include a GCSE predicted average of 6 or above and 7-9 in subjects planned for A-level.
Sixty percent of the course is coursework, thirty percent is a paper. The paper is a written examination of three hours. It is designed to enable pupils to demonstrate their creativity and imagination in interpreting set texts and applying independent thinking as they evaluate live theatre production. Both scripted and devised performances are given by the pupils over the course of two years, one of which will be in front of an external examiner. The work and methodologies of two different prescribed practitioners are studied and evidenced in working notebooks and reflective reports.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,710 - £29,265; Boarding £43,740 - £44,415 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Headmaster's House, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JX |
A-level drama and theatre studies emphasise practical creativity alongside research and theoretical understanding. Pupils are introduced to a wide range of theatrical styles and contexts as they explore plays practically. They can choose to develop and be assessed as performers, designers (costume and set) or directors. The two-year course covers aspects of theatre history, production and performance. Pupils will develop performance and/or production skills through the creation and realisation of drama, acquire knowledge and understanding of practical and theoretical aspects of theatre, learn to interpret plays from different periods and genres and develop critical and evaluative judgements of live theatre. As such, a number of professional drama performances are booked into our own theatres and all drama pupils are required to attend. Parents should be aware that this involves the subsidised cost of a ticket, currently £9 per performance and these take place throughout the year. A range of compulsory theatre trips will also be organised, with prices varying according to the show and transport requirements.
Entrance requirements include a GCSE predicted average of 6 or above and 7-9 in subjects planned for A-level.
Sixty percent of the course is coursework, thirty percent is a paper. The paper is a written examination of three hours. It is designed to enable pupils to demonstrate their creativity and imagination in interpreting set texts and applying independent thinking as they evaluate live theatre production. Both scripted and devised performances are given by the pupils over the course of two years, one of which will be in front of an external examiner. The work and methodologies of two different prescribed practitioners are studied and evidenced in working notebooks and reflective reports.