Theatre Arts IB is for those who love to perform, create, design and direct. It is far more than performing to an audience. It is a dynamic and creative subject that requires both independent enquiry together with an inquisitive, creative mindset. Students experience the world of theatre from contrasting artistic perspectives. They learn to apply both research and theoretical contextualisation as creators, designers, directors and performers. Students of IB Theatre need not have studied Drama at GCSE – as we begin by studying practitioners and their associated working practices. Following this students develop their solo work in the style of a chosen practitioner From Set to Costume, Lighting design to sound accompaniment, every element of the solo performance is designed and created by the student. Collaborative approaches are encouraged through the Theatre IA as students work together to become more aware of their cultural perspectives developing an appreciation of the diversity of theatre practices. Together students work to create a group performance through engagement with different forms of theatre across time, place and culture, promoting an international open-minded approach to the performance. Exploring a play text encourages a theatre student to make directorial decisions relating to acting style and design brief, whilst further considering the technical elements needed to realise artistic intention. World Theatre study promotes cultural diversity. Aims • Explore theatre in a variety of contexts and understand how these contexts inform practice. • Understand and engage in the processes of transforming ideas into action. • Develop and apply theatre production, presentation/performance skills, working independently and collaboratively. • Understand and appreciate the relationship between theory and practice. Theatre is a dynamic and creative subject that allows students to develop skills applicable to a range of academic disciplines and career options in the future. Universities and employers value theatre arts due to the strong development of communication and interpersonal presentation skills. Theatre IB teaches students to organise, promote, plan and facilitate events to effectively present creative ideas; skills vital in business management. Students who hope to pursue a degree in Business, Law, Politics, International Relations, Education, or Radio/Television Journalism, as well as Acting, would be strongly advised to take Theatre as one of their IB subjects.
Our Sixth Form students study the renowned International Baccalaureate. Admission is subject to achieving at least five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (previously A* to C), or equivalent. We also invite you for an interview with the Headmaster and/or the Assistant Head (IB). In addition, we ask you to take an entrance examination.
TASK 1 (HL) External Assessment – 35% HL Solo Theatre Piece A recorded solo performance of 4-8 minutes based on a chosen practitioner A report of 3000 words A list of all primary and secondary sources cited TASK 2 (SL / HL) Externally Assessed – 35% SL 20% HL Director’s Notebook Full directorial study of the play text A Director’s Notebook of 20 pages A list of all sources cited TASK 3 (SL /HL) Externally Assessed – 30% SL 20% HL Research Presentation An individual presentation to peers based on an area of World Theatre The 15-minute presentation which theoretically & practically demonstrates the chosen area A list of all sources cited TASK 4 (SL / HL) Internally Assessed – 30% SL 20% HLCollaborative Project 15-minute original piece of collaborative theatre A 15-page portfolio A list of all sources cited
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA |
Theatre Arts IB is for those who love to perform, create, design and direct. It is far more than performing to an audience. It is a dynamic and creative subject that requires both independent enquiry together with an inquisitive, creative mindset. Students experience the world of theatre from contrasting artistic perspectives. They learn to apply both research and theoretical contextualisation as creators, designers, directors and performers. Students of IB Theatre need not have studied Drama at GCSE – as we begin by studying practitioners and their associated working practices. Following this students develop their solo work in the style of a chosen practitioner From Set to Costume, Lighting design to sound accompaniment, every element of the solo performance is designed and created by the student. Collaborative approaches are encouraged through the Theatre IA as students work together to become more aware of their cultural perspectives developing an appreciation of the diversity of theatre practices. Together students work to create a group performance through engagement with different forms of theatre across time, place and culture, promoting an international open-minded approach to the performance. Exploring a play text encourages a theatre student to make directorial decisions relating to acting style and design brief, whilst further considering the technical elements needed to realise artistic intention. World Theatre study promotes cultural diversity. Aims • Explore theatre in a variety of contexts and understand how these contexts inform practice. • Understand and engage in the processes of transforming ideas into action. • Develop and apply theatre production, presentation/performance skills, working independently and collaboratively. • Understand and appreciate the relationship between theory and practice. Theatre is a dynamic and creative subject that allows students to develop skills applicable to a range of academic disciplines and career options in the future. Universities and employers value theatre arts due to the strong development of communication and interpersonal presentation skills. Theatre IB teaches students to organise, promote, plan and facilitate events to effectively present creative ideas; skills vital in business management. Students who hope to pursue a degree in Business, Law, Politics, International Relations, Education, or Radio/Television Journalism, as well as Acting, would be strongly advised to take Theatre as one of their IB subjects.
Our Sixth Form students study the renowned International Baccalaureate. Admission is subject to achieving at least five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (previously A* to C), or equivalent. We also invite you for an interview with the Headmaster and/or the Assistant Head (IB). In addition, we ask you to take an entrance examination.
TASK 1 (HL) External Assessment – 35% HL Solo Theatre Piece A recorded solo performance of 4-8 minutes based on a chosen practitioner A report of 3000 words A list of all primary and secondary sources cited TASK 2 (SL / HL) Externally Assessed – 35% SL 20% HL Director’s Notebook Full directorial study of the play text A Director’s Notebook of 20 pages A list of all sources cited TASK 3 (SL /HL) Externally Assessed – 30% SL 20% HL Research Presentation An individual presentation to peers based on an area of World Theatre The 15-minute presentation which theoretically & practically demonstrates the chosen area A list of all sources cited TASK 4 (SL / HL) Internally Assessed – 30% SL 20% HLCollaborative Project 15-minute original piece of collaborative theatre A 15-page portfolio A list of all sources cited