Drama and Theatre Studies is a fascinating subject for anyone with a genuine interest in theatre and is not just for students who want to take up the Performing Arts as a career. The course involves practical performance and/or design work, the study of set texts and practitioners, and the analysis of contemporary productions. Going to the theatre is therefore, an essential part of the course and that is a definite plus! It is also a highly respected academic subject (past students have gone on to study at Oxbridge and other reputable universities) and it combines well with a wide range of other subjects at A Level. You will rehearse and perform sections of text from three different plays, one of which will be performed to an audience, whilst keeping a portfolio of your research and performance development. You will also study two set plays and see a minimum of four productions at the theatre, learning how to analyse the production and performance techniques employed on stage. Finally, you will create a devised performance, influenced by the work of your chosen practitioner, and produce an accompanying notebook to reflect upon the process. The written exam at the end of the two years will comprise of Live Theatre analysis and questions on your two set texts.
All students wishing to study in the Sixth Form at St Catherine’s are expected to have achieved six GCSEs in grades 6-9, including a grade 4 in Maths and English. They generally gain a grade of 7 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level; however, if a student is close to this level and shows aptitude and willingness in other ways, entry can be discussed with the Headmistress.
3 hour written paper on two set plays and their potential for performance as well as a question on the work of theatre makers in a single live theatre production - 40% A practical group project (Devised group piece) + working notebook (coursework) and the performance of three scripted pieces + working notebook (coursework) - 60%
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £37,950 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £22,395 |
| Address | Station Road, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0DF |
Drama and Theatre Studies is a fascinating subject for anyone with a genuine interest in theatre and is not just for students who want to take up the Performing Arts as a career. The course involves practical performance and/or design work, the study of set texts and practitioners, and the analysis of contemporary productions. Going to the theatre is therefore, an essential part of the course and that is a definite plus! It is also a highly respected academic subject (past students have gone on to study at Oxbridge and other reputable universities) and it combines well with a wide range of other subjects at A Level. You will rehearse and perform sections of text from three different plays, one of which will be performed to an audience, whilst keeping a portfolio of your research and performance development. You will also study two set plays and see a minimum of four productions at the theatre, learning how to analyse the production and performance techniques employed on stage. Finally, you will create a devised performance, influenced by the work of your chosen practitioner, and produce an accompanying notebook to reflect upon the process. The written exam at the end of the two years will comprise of Live Theatre analysis and questions on your two set texts.
All students wishing to study in the Sixth Form at St Catherine’s are expected to have achieved six GCSEs in grades 6-9, including a grade 4 in Maths and English. They generally gain a grade of 7 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level; however, if a student is close to this level and shows aptitude and willingness in other ways, entry can be discussed with the Headmistress.
3 hour written paper on two set plays and their potential for performance as well as a question on the work of theatre makers in a single live theatre production - 40% A practical group project (Devised group piece) + working notebook (coursework) and the performance of three scripted pieces + working notebook (coursework) - 60%