You will complete extensive notes on a range of Theatre Practitioners and study two set texts. You will also write a theatre review of a professional production. Your coursework will require you to perform or design a monologue/duologue and a group piece for a visiting examiner. You will devise a group piece and perform it. A DVD of the performance and your written records are assessed externally. You will also study a set text from a director’s viewpoint and explore original acting conditions in contrast to a modern production. All students are encouraged to take up the option of passing LAMDA accreditation in addition to the course.
Previous experience or qualifications in Drama are a real advantage as are a real passion for the subject and a willingness to try out new things. Designers, technicians, and directors are all welcome. In addition, students will need to have either • A good pass at GCSE Drama or an equivalent examination. and/or • A range of backstage experiences in one or ormore of the following skills: directing, stage management, costume/make-up/set design, lighting, sound.
This is a linear course, examined at the end of the two years. Component 1: Devising Group performance & written portfolio of between 2,500 and 3,000 words (40%) Component 2: Text in Performance – Group performance and Monologue (20%) Component 3: Written Paper – Divided into 3 sections students respond as a performer, designer and Director in relation to 2 set texts studied throughout the course. Students are also expected to respond to a statement in relation to a piece of Live Theatre Performance seen during the course (40%)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Ellesmere, SY12 9AB |
You will complete extensive notes on a range of Theatre Practitioners and study two set texts. You will also write a theatre review of a professional production. Your coursework will require you to perform or design a monologue/duologue and a group piece for a visiting examiner. You will devise a group piece and perform it. A DVD of the performance and your written records are assessed externally. You will also study a set text from a director’s viewpoint and explore original acting conditions in contrast to a modern production. All students are encouraged to take up the option of passing LAMDA accreditation in addition to the course.
Previous experience or qualifications in Drama are a real advantage as are a real passion for the subject and a willingness to try out new things. Designers, technicians, and directors are all welcome. In addition, students will need to have either • A good pass at GCSE Drama or an equivalent examination. and/or • A range of backstage experiences in one or ormore of the following skills: directing, stage management, costume/make-up/set design, lighting, sound.
This is a linear course, examined at the end of the two years. Component 1: Devising Group performance & written portfolio of between 2,500 and 3,000 words (40%) Component 2: Text in Performance – Group performance and Monologue (20%) Component 3: Written Paper – Divided into 3 sections students respond as a performer, designer and Director in relation to 2 set texts studied throughout the course. Students are also expected to respond to a statement in relation to a piece of Live Theatre Performance seen during the course (40%)