A level Drama is for pupils who enjoy creating their own work, reading plays, watching and exploring the work and ideas of theatre makers, and taking an active part in the practical exploration of theatre in performance as actors, directors and designers. The course makes full use of our excellent facilities The Auden Theatre. The subject content for A level Drama and Theatre, is divided into three components. In the practical components, pupils may specialise in performing, lighting, sound, set, costume, puppets and/or directing.
None required, though a good pass at GCSE Drama, evidence of active participation in productions and a genuine enthusiasm for all aspects of the subject are expected.
Component 1 Drama and Theatre: 40% of A level Pupils study two set plays and analyse and evaluate the work of live theatre makers. How it's assessed: Written exam: 3 hours 80 marks. Written exam: 3 hours 80 marks Component 2 Creating original drama: (Practical) 30% of A level pupils devise and contribute as performer/designer or director to the performance of an original piece of theatre influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. How it is assessed: Pupils produced a working notebook (40 marks) to accompany their devised performance (20 marks). The work is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. Component 3 Making theatre: (Practical) 30% of A level The work is marked by AQA Pupils practically explore and interpret: Three extracts each taken from a different play. The methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract How it’s assessed: Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks) Reflective report (20 marks) 60 marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £43,800 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £30,570 |
| Address | Cromer Road, Holt, NR25 6EA |
A level Drama is for pupils who enjoy creating their own work, reading plays, watching and exploring the work and ideas of theatre makers, and taking an active part in the practical exploration of theatre in performance as actors, directors and designers. The course makes full use of our excellent facilities The Auden Theatre. The subject content for A level Drama and Theatre, is divided into three components. In the practical components, pupils may specialise in performing, lighting, sound, set, costume, puppets and/or directing.
None required, though a good pass at GCSE Drama, evidence of active participation in productions and a genuine enthusiasm for all aspects of the subject are expected.
Component 1 Drama and Theatre: 40% of A level Pupils study two set plays and analyse and evaluate the work of live theatre makers. How it's assessed: Written exam: 3 hours 80 marks. Written exam: 3 hours 80 marks Component 2 Creating original drama: (Practical) 30% of A level pupils devise and contribute as performer/designer or director to the performance of an original piece of theatre influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. How it is assessed: Pupils produced a working notebook (40 marks) to accompany their devised performance (20 marks). The work is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. Component 3 Making theatre: (Practical) 30% of A level The work is marked by AQA Pupils practically explore and interpret: Three extracts each taken from a different play. The methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract How it’s assessed: Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks) Reflective report (20 marks) 60 marks.