Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

The course promotes the enjoyment of Drama, as performers and/or designers. Additionally it provides opportunities to attend live theatre performances and to develop skills as informed and thoughtful audience members. Learners are given opportunities to participate in and interpret their own and others’ Drama. Learners investigate a practitioner of Drama, work collaboratively to develop ideas to communicate meaning and experiment with dramatic conventions, forms and techniques to produce and realise a piece of original theatre. They will also have the opportunity to participate in the performance of an extract from a playtext. Learners will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Drama, including their ability to interpret texts for performance, in a written examination. Students are encouraged to speak to the Director of Drama about suitability for the acting or design pathway.