A Level Drama is highly recognised as developing students in a vast range of skills such as effective communication, confidence, expression, public speaking, leadership and teamwork. This course will consist of a study of different theatre styles, practitioners, and methodologies. There will also be study of a variety of live theatre productions. Students will understand how actors/directors/designers communicate meaning effectively through performance. The practical side of assessment comprises of the creation and realisation of a piece of devised theatre and then the exploration of three, varying scripted pieces. With the final scripted piece being performed in front of a visiting examiner. The theory work consists of two pieces of coursework, a working notebook and reflective report and then a written examination. The written examination is the study of two set pieces and live theatre seen throughout the course.
Minimum Grade 6 for at least one of GCSE English, English Literature or Drama. Previous involvement in drama productions (inside or outside of school), along with an existing active interest in visiting live theatre would prove an advantage.
• Component 1 – Drama and Theatre (40%) • Component 2 – Creating Original Drama (30%) • Component 3 – Making Theatre (30%)
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £14,610 - £16,770; Boarding £28,110 - £36,810 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | College Road, Spinkhill, Sheffield, S21 3YL |
A Level Drama is highly recognised as developing students in a vast range of skills such as effective communication, confidence, expression, public speaking, leadership and teamwork. This course will consist of a study of different theatre styles, practitioners, and methodologies. There will also be study of a variety of live theatre productions. Students will understand how actors/directors/designers communicate meaning effectively through performance. The practical side of assessment comprises of the creation and realisation of a piece of devised theatre and then the exploration of three, varying scripted pieces. With the final scripted piece being performed in front of a visiting examiner. The theory work consists of two pieces of coursework, a working notebook and reflective report and then a written examination. The written examination is the study of two set pieces and live theatre seen throughout the course.
Minimum Grade 6 for at least one of GCSE English, English Literature or Drama. Previous involvement in drama productions (inside or outside of school), along with an existing active interest in visiting live theatre would prove an advantage.
• Component 1 – Drama and Theatre (40%) • Component 2 – Creating Original Drama (30%) • Component 3 – Making Theatre (30%)