Drama and Theatre is designed to be a practical, creative and an engaging course. It provides pupils with opportunities to explore theatre as a practical art form and to work co-operatively to create their own drama performances. It will also prepare learners for the further study of Drama or Performing Arts courses in Higher Education. The two-year Drama A Level consists of four components. COMPONENT ONE: Pupils use the work of theatre practitioners to devise their own piece of theatre. Design options are also available in this unit. The performance of their devised play is internally assessed alongside a devising portfolio produced by the pupils. COMPONENT TWO: Pupils will study a play text and perform an extract for an external examiner. Design options are also available in this unit. COMPONENT THREE: This Component consists of two sections. In Section A, pupils explore two play texts and learn how these texts can be rehearsed and interpreted in performance. In Section B pupils analyse and evaluate a piece of live theatre. This component is explored practically but assessed through a written exam. COMPONENT FOUR: Pupils take on the role of a director and explore the creative possibilities of bringing a play from page to stage. This component is assessed through a written exam but pupils prepare for the exam through practical study.
Pupils wanting to study Drama & Theatre A Level should have attained at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Drama and have participated in 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, pupils 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 West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £17,340 - £26,595; Boarding £21,000 - £43,590 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Blundell's Road, Tiverton, EX16 4DN |
Drama and Theatre is designed to be a practical, creative and an engaging course. It provides pupils with opportunities to explore theatre as a practical art form and to work co-operatively to create their own drama performances. It will also prepare learners for the further study of Drama or Performing Arts courses in Higher Education. The two-year Drama A Level consists of four components. COMPONENT ONE: Pupils use the work of theatre practitioners to devise their own piece of theatre. Design options are also available in this unit. The performance of their devised play is internally assessed alongside a devising portfolio produced by the pupils. COMPONENT TWO: Pupils will study a play text and perform an extract for an external examiner. Design options are also available in this unit. COMPONENT THREE: This Component consists of two sections. In Section A, pupils explore two play texts and learn how these texts can be rehearsed and interpreted in performance. In Section B pupils analyse and evaluate a piece of live theatre. This component is explored practically but assessed through a written exam. COMPONENT FOUR: Pupils take on the role of a director and explore the creative possibilities of bringing a play from page to stage. This component is assessed through a written exam but pupils prepare for the exam through practical study.
Pupils wanting to study Drama & Theatre A Level should have attained at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Drama and have participated in 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, pupils should have a passion for the theatre and be able to demonstrate high levels of self-discipline and co-operation.