Drama and theatre studies is challenging in its requirement for you to have both practical skills and the ability to write analytically and originally in a formal written exam. This is one of only a few truly creative courses. It promotes communication, collaborative learning and problem solving fostering creativity as well as personal and social development. ,t is a well-balanced course, encouraging academic rigour in the study and analysis of texts, and creativity in putting theory into practice via performance or technical design. Each week the lessons are split between lessons attributed to practical-based performance and exploration of practitioners such as Brecht, Stanislavski, /Lecoq, Frantic Assembly, & Complicite and Berkoff, and lessons being primarily desk-based as you prepare the set texts (As You Like It, Accidental Death Of An Anarchist, and The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time) for the written exam.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). There is no stereotypical pupil of drama and theatre studies. A GCSE in drama is not required, although is beneficial. However, an interest in theatre, an imagination, a readiness to engage in independent research and an enthusiasm to work with others are all essential qualities.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,710 |
| Address | Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS |
Drama and theatre studies is challenging in its requirement for you to have both practical skills and the ability to write analytically and originally in a formal written exam. This is one of only a few truly creative courses. It promotes communication, collaborative learning and problem solving fostering creativity as well as personal and social development. ,t is a well-balanced course, encouraging academic rigour in the study and analysis of texts, and creativity in putting theory into practice via performance or technical design. Each week the lessons are split between lessons attributed to practical-based performance and exploration of practitioners such as Brecht, Stanislavski, /Lecoq, Frantic Assembly, & Complicite and Berkoff, and lessons being primarily desk-based as you prepare the set texts (As You Like It, Accidental Death Of An Anarchist, and The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time) for the written exam.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). There is no stereotypical pupil of drama and theatre studies. A GCSE in drama is not required, although is beneficial. However, an interest in theatre, an imagination, a readiness to engage in independent research and an enthusiasm to work with others are all essential qualities.