Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

Oscar Wilde declared, “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” Theatre is a radical and influential art form. Its roots lie deep in the ancient world but its relevance to contemporary life is urgent and ongoing. Theatre enables different cultures and societies to confront the most important issues of our time, it provides a crucial space to laugh, to dream, and dare to project different worlds. A successful theatre maker will need to be driven, passionate, determined, creative, analytical, empathetic, and adaptable. They need to have vision and craft, to work well under pressure and enjoy working with other people. Studying drama provides students with a broad set of skills that are in demand across many industries and careers, including teamwork, working well under pressure and meeting deadlines as well as encouraging and increasing creative/critical thinking. Students will improve their ability to self-motivate, negotiate and manage conflict, as well as develop presentation and verbal communication skills, key attributes and abilities to have beyond Sixth Form.