Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

Year 12 course outline Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre through performance and design. Candidates will explore and perform 2 plays and learn about a range of theatre practitioners. They will study one set play, understanding historical and social aspects of the original performance. Students will also visit and learn to evaluate live theatre. Year 13 level course outline Students will perform a play using the influence of a practitioner. Students will devise and perform their own original production. They will also study a further set play, learning how to direct it and lift it from page to stage, understanding performance and technical elements.