Drama and Theatre Studies
Nottingham Girls' High School - Nottingham
01159417663
9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB
Course summary

This course is designed to encourage your interest in and enjoyment of drama and theatre, both through experience as an audience member and through the development of your own dramatic and theatrical skills. You will acquire knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural contexts of drama and theatre through detailed study of set texts and the work of theatre practitioners. You will attend theatrical performances and have the opportunity to assimilate theatrical concepts through practical and analytical exploration of dramatic styles and methods. 1. Study of set plays - Candidates practically explore two set plays chosen by the teacher in preparation for the written examination 2. Live theatre production 3. Candidates experience live theatre and analyse and evaluate performances IN PREPARATION for the written examination 4. Candidates create and perform a devised drama piece influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner 5. Candidates explore three extracts from different plays and perform one extract for assessment using the methodology of a prescribed practitioner 6. Candidates produce a reflective report analysing and evaluating their exploration of all three extracts

Entry requirements

At least Grade 6 in GCSE Drama or, for those who have not studied Drama at GCSE, some experience in performance. It is not necessary to have studied this subject at GCSE in order to take it at A Level.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottingham
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£12,507 - £16,752
Address9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB