Component One: Students are asked to study a play text and then devise their own piece of theatre using this text as a stimulus. For example, students could take a theme, the narrative or a moral within the text and develop this into their own piece of work. The work that they produce must be in the style of a chosen practitioner. They will also submit a portfolio of written evidence detailing the process as it happens. Design options are also available in this unit. Component Two: Students will study two texts and perform these for an external examiner. One of the performances is either a monologue or a duologue and the other performance asks students to perform an extract as part of a group. Design options are also available in this unit. Component Three: At the end of the Upper Sixth, students will sit a written examination. This will consist of the study and exploration of two play texts in relation to their historical context and an evaluation of a live performance.
Students wanting to study Drama and Theatre A Level should have attained at least a grade 6 in GCSE Drama and have participated in co-curricular productions in either a performing or supporting role, in or out of School. However, exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Head of Department. Above all, students should have a passion for the theatre and be able to demonstrate high levels of self-discipline and co-operation.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,748 - £40,596 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,086 - £26,244 |
| Address | North Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3HL |
Component One: Students are asked to study a play text and then devise their own piece of theatre using this text as a stimulus. For example, students could take a theme, the narrative or a moral within the text and develop this into their own piece of work. The work that they produce must be in the style of a chosen practitioner. They will also submit a portfolio of written evidence detailing the process as it happens. Design options are also available in this unit. Component Two: Students will study two texts and perform these for an external examiner. One of the performances is either a monologue or a duologue and the other performance asks students to perform an extract as part of a group. Design options are also available in this unit. Component Three: At the end of the Upper Sixth, students will sit a written examination. This will consist of the study and exploration of two play texts in relation to their historical context and an evaluation of a live performance.
Students wanting to study Drama and Theatre A Level should have attained at least a grade 6 in GCSE Drama and have participated in co-curricular productions in either a performing or supporting role, in or out of School. However, exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Head of Department. Above all, students should have a passion for the theatre and be able to demonstrate high levels of self-discipline and co-operation.