This course provides a balance between the practical and the theoretical aspects of the subject. Students read, analyse and stage from a range of texts. They also have the opportunity to develop their own work using a variety of stylistic conventions. Students are given the opportunity to develop both acting and technical production skills.
Students will need to be comfortable approaching texts from the point of view of actor, director, designer, and audience. Practical acting ability or skill in technical elements is as important as the ability to analyse plays. Students will also need to be receptive to seeing a diverse range of live performances. Drama Grade 7 in Drama or Grade 6 in English Literature.
Component 1: Theatre Workshop (20% of A Level) All Internally assessed Students will be assessed on either acting or design. They participate in the creation, development and performance of a piece of theatre based on a reinterpretation of an extract from a text. The piece is developed using the techniques and working methods of either an influential theatre practitioner or a recognised theatre company. Students also produce a creative log. Component 2: Text In Action (40% of A Level) All Externally marked Students are required to develop two pieces of theatre based on a stimulus set by Eduqas. The devised performance requires students to use the working methods of an influential theatre practitioner. The scripted performance needs to be in a contrasting style. Designers give a 5 – 10 minute presentation to the examiner. All students are required to complete a process and evaluation report. Component 3: Text In Performance (40% of A Level) Students study ‘The Trojan Women’ by Euripides and ‘Chimerica’ by Lucy Kirkwood from the perspective of an actor, designer and director, and as an informed audience member. In the final section of the examination, there will be a series of questions on ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens. Assessment: Written exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £23,400 - £28,605; Boarding £31,200 - £37,005 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Sandy Lane, Cobham, KT11 2ES |
This course provides a balance between the practical and the theoretical aspects of the subject. Students read, analyse and stage from a range of texts. They also have the opportunity to develop their own work using a variety of stylistic conventions. Students are given the opportunity to develop both acting and technical production skills.
Students will need to be comfortable approaching texts from the point of view of actor, director, designer, and audience. Practical acting ability or skill in technical elements is as important as the ability to analyse plays. Students will also need to be receptive to seeing a diverse range of live performances. Drama Grade 7 in Drama or Grade 6 in English Literature.
Component 1: Theatre Workshop (20% of A Level) All Internally assessed Students will be assessed on either acting or design. They participate in the creation, development and performance of a piece of theatre based on a reinterpretation of an extract from a text. The piece is developed using the techniques and working methods of either an influential theatre practitioner or a recognised theatre company. Students also produce a creative log. Component 2: Text In Action (40% of A Level) All Externally marked Students are required to develop two pieces of theatre based on a stimulus set by Eduqas. The devised performance requires students to use the working methods of an influential theatre practitioner. The scripted performance needs to be in a contrasting style. Designers give a 5 – 10 minute presentation to the examiner. All students are required to complete a process and evaluation report. Component 3: Text In Performance (40% of A Level) Students study ‘The Trojan Women’ by Euripides and ‘Chimerica’ by Lucy Kirkwood from the perspective of an actor, designer and director, and as an informed audience member. In the final section of the examination, there will be a series of questions on ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens. Assessment: Written exam.