Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

Drama and Theatre aims to promote enjoyment and interest in drama and theatre both as a participant and as an informed member of an audience. The A level subject extends the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to communicate through drama and theatre, and develops an understanding and appreciation of the significance of social, cultural and historical influences on the development of drama and theatre. The pupil experiences a range of opportunities to develop a variety of dramatic and theatrical skills, enabling pupils to grow creatively and imaginatively in both devised and scripted work and provides a worthwhile and complete course of study that broadens experience, develops imagination, fosters creativity and promotes personal and social development through the exploration of drama.