The course is an ideal companion to many other A Levels, in particular to English, Humanities, Classics and Modern Languages. Candidates study dramatic texts and their social and historical context as well as their literary and dramatic qualities to create an interpretation for a contemporary audience; they also create their own pieces of assessed practical work to demonstrate their understanding of the work of key practitioners working within particular dramatic styles. Set texts range from Metamorphosis and Yerma, to up-to-the minute contemporary drama such as Jerusalem, with the emphasis on exploring through practical workshops as well as written essays.
Places are offered subject to candidates' achieving a minimum of 42 grade points on the best seven GCSEs including English and Maths. Normally we would expect at least a grade 7 (or an A grade) in each subject to be studied in the Lower Sixth and at least a 6 (or a B grade) in English and Maths.
Written Exam: • Assesses knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. • Study of at least three works from an exciting list of plays. • Analysis and evaluation of live theatre. Devised Practical performance work: • Performance of group-devised drama with consideration of the entire aesthetic (to include lighting, sound, costume, set - all with support from the Drama department). • The devised piece is influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner out of several that we study, such as Stanislavski, Kneehigh, Artaud, Berkoff, Frantic Assembly etc. • Portfolio supporting and informing the devised piece. Scripted practical performance: • Practical exploration and interpretation of three different texts. • Extracts are performed from one of these texts as a final assessed piece (pupils may contribute as performers, designers or directors). • A reflective report is submitted, evaluating the challenges of each text and the intended dramatic outcomes of each extract, to inform the marking criteria of the visiting examiner.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £35,871; Boarding £47,340 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
The course is an ideal companion to many other A Levels, in particular to English, Humanities, Classics and Modern Languages. Candidates study dramatic texts and their social and historical context as well as their literary and dramatic qualities to create an interpretation for a contemporary audience; they also create their own pieces of assessed practical work to demonstrate their understanding of the work of key practitioners working within particular dramatic styles. Set texts range from Metamorphosis and Yerma, to up-to-the minute contemporary drama such as Jerusalem, with the emphasis on exploring through practical workshops as well as written essays.
Places are offered subject to candidates' achieving a minimum of 42 grade points on the best seven GCSEs including English and Maths. Normally we would expect at least a grade 7 (or an A grade) in each subject to be studied in the Lower Sixth and at least a 6 (or a B grade) in English and Maths.
Written Exam: • Assesses knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. • Study of at least three works from an exciting list of plays. • Analysis and evaluation of live theatre. Devised Practical performance work: • Performance of group-devised drama with consideration of the entire aesthetic (to include lighting, sound, costume, set - all with support from the Drama department). • The devised piece is influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner out of several that we study, such as Stanislavski, Kneehigh, Artaud, Berkoff, Frantic Assembly etc. • Portfolio supporting and informing the devised piece. Scripted practical performance: • Practical exploration and interpretation of three different texts. • Extracts are performed from one of these texts as a final assessed piece (pupils may contribute as performers, designers or directors). • A reflective report is submitted, evaluating the challenges of each text and the intended dramatic outcomes of each extract, to inform the marking criteria of the visiting examiner.