Study ground-breaking modern work from Frantic Assembly and Shared Experience, as you deepen your knowledge of key theatrical elements, including costume, hair and make-up design, lighting and set design, sound and music. You will also create an original piece of theatre, building independent research and creative skills, as you demonstrate your ability as either a performer or designer. Inspired by subject-specialist teachers, you will experience a creative and collaborative course designed to enable your talent to shine. We offer two bespoke Drama Studios, kitted out with the latest digital technology, perfect for both smaller black-box theatre performances pieces in a more intimate setting, as well as bigger productions in which you can be adventurous with set and lighting design, working alongside our amazing theatre technician. Our enriched learning opportunities can include: Theatre trips in Cambridge and London Cambridge Arts Theatre Performances at the University of Cambridge Mumford Theatre, Anglia Ruskin University Workshops with professional theatre companies Writing competitions for original plays Audition coaching Working with local community groups St Mary’s School productions
GCSE grades (or equivalent) Subject 1: Drama: 6+ or IB equivalent Subject 2: English Literature: 6+ Or performance portfolio and interview
A Level assessment Component 1: Devising (40% of total mark) This component is internally assessed and externally moderated. A portfolio of 2500–3000 words or recorded/verbal evidence between 12–14 minutes or a combination of words and recorded/verbal evidence. (60 marks) The devised performance/design realisation (20 marks) Component 2: Text in performance (20% of total mark) Externally assessed by a visiting examiner Group performance/design realisation (36 marks) Monologue or duologue/design realisation (24 marks) Component 3: Theatre makers in practice - (40% of total mark) Section A: Live Theatre Evaluation (20 marks) Section B: Page to Stage: Realising a Performance Text (36 marks) Section C: Interpreting a Performance Text (24 marks)
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £38,610 - £45,840 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £14,310 - £21,330 |
| Address | Bateman Street, Cambridge, CB2 1LY |
Study ground-breaking modern work from Frantic Assembly and Shared Experience, as you deepen your knowledge of key theatrical elements, including costume, hair and make-up design, lighting and set design, sound and music. You will also create an original piece of theatre, building independent research and creative skills, as you demonstrate your ability as either a performer or designer. Inspired by subject-specialist teachers, you will experience a creative and collaborative course designed to enable your talent to shine. We offer two bespoke Drama Studios, kitted out with the latest digital technology, perfect for both smaller black-box theatre performances pieces in a more intimate setting, as well as bigger productions in which you can be adventurous with set and lighting design, working alongside our amazing theatre technician. Our enriched learning opportunities can include: Theatre trips in Cambridge and London Cambridge Arts Theatre Performances at the University of Cambridge Mumford Theatre, Anglia Ruskin University Workshops with professional theatre companies Writing competitions for original plays Audition coaching Working with local community groups St Mary’s School productions
GCSE grades (or equivalent) Subject 1: Drama: 6+ or IB equivalent Subject 2: English Literature: 6+ Or performance portfolio and interview
A Level assessment Component 1: Devising (40% of total mark) This component is internally assessed and externally moderated. A portfolio of 2500–3000 words or recorded/verbal evidence between 12–14 minutes or a combination of words and recorded/verbal evidence. (60 marks) The devised performance/design realisation (20 marks) Component 2: Text in performance (20% of total mark) Externally assessed by a visiting examiner Group performance/design realisation (36 marks) Monologue or duologue/design realisation (24 marks) Component 3: Theatre makers in practice - (40% of total mark) Section A: Live Theatre Evaluation (20 marks) Section B: Page to Stage: Realising a Performance Text (36 marks) Section C: Interpreting a Performance Text (24 marks)