Drama and Theatre studies offer students the opportunity to explore drama as a practical art form, in which ideas and meaning are communicated to an audience through choices of form, style and convention. As part of the course, Theatre Studies students are required to watch and analyse live productions, often attending at least 10 a year, developing their ability to understand theatrical conventions and articulate their understanding of how theatre makers communicate meaning to an audience. There is also a variety of opportunities for students to create their drama, both as a response to text and from their collective imaginations. You will learn to effectively and creatively whilst maintaining rigorous self-reflection and ambitious intellectual curiosity. You will explore the context and production history of texts as well as learn to remain independent of thought and original in your approach to realising those texts for audiences. Theatre is possibly the most powerful and dynamic means of communication available to mankind and the A The level course encourages students to develop an independent and enthusiastic interest in the theatre arts, both in and outside school. Theatre Studies is well-known as a subject that produces confident and creative thinkers who are excellent at working collaboratively, powerful problem solvers and capable of intellectual risk-taking; as such, it is highly valued at every institution of higher learning in the country.
• A minimum of two grade 7 and four grade 6 at GCSE, normally including grade 6 or equivalent in English and Mathematics. • The required minimum grades for each A Level choice. For Further Mathematics, a grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics is required. For Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or a Modern Foreign Language a grade 7 in the subject is required. For all other subjects, a grade 6 in the appropriate facilitating subject is required; however, a grade 7 is recommended. A minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English or Drama is required and a Grade 7 is strongly recommended.
The Edexcel specification consists of three components: Component 1: Devising (Practical) • You will study an extract from a play and devise an original piece of drama from it, applying the methods of a theatre practitioner to your work. • As well as the performance, you will create a written portfolio and be marked on elements. • For this component you can choose to perform as an actor or undertake the role of a designer (costume, lighting, set, sound). • This component is internally assessed by your teacher and externally moderated. Component 2: Text in Performance (Practical) • In this component you will perform two pieces; a monologue or duologue from a play of your choice, and a group piece of an extract from a different play. • As part of this component you can choose to perform as an actor or undertake the role of a designer (costume, lighting, set, sound). • This component is externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice (Written) The 2 hour and 30 minute written exam covers three areas: • A live theatre evaluation. • Page-to-stage realisation of one extract from a performance text as an actor and designer. (Modern play) • The creation of a directorial concept for a complete performance text, using the methodology of a practitioner, making the text relevant for a contemporary audience. (Classic Text)
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,429 - £16,875 |
| Address | Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ |
Drama and Theatre studies offer students the opportunity to explore drama as a practical art form, in which ideas and meaning are communicated to an audience through choices of form, style and convention. As part of the course, Theatre Studies students are required to watch and analyse live productions, often attending at least 10 a year, developing their ability to understand theatrical conventions and articulate their understanding of how theatre makers communicate meaning to an audience. There is also a variety of opportunities for students to create their drama, both as a response to text and from their collective imaginations. You will learn to effectively and creatively whilst maintaining rigorous self-reflection and ambitious intellectual curiosity. You will explore the context and production history of texts as well as learn to remain independent of thought and original in your approach to realising those texts for audiences. Theatre is possibly the most powerful and dynamic means of communication available to mankind and the A The level course encourages students to develop an independent and enthusiastic interest in the theatre arts, both in and outside school. Theatre Studies is well-known as a subject that produces confident and creative thinkers who are excellent at working collaboratively, powerful problem solvers and capable of intellectual risk-taking; as such, it is highly valued at every institution of higher learning in the country.
• A minimum of two grade 7 and four grade 6 at GCSE, normally including grade 6 or equivalent in English and Mathematics. • The required minimum grades for each A Level choice. For Further Mathematics, a grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics is required. For Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or a Modern Foreign Language a grade 7 in the subject is required. For all other subjects, a grade 6 in the appropriate facilitating subject is required; however, a grade 7 is recommended. A minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English or Drama is required and a Grade 7 is strongly recommended.
The Edexcel specification consists of three components: Component 1: Devising (Practical) • You will study an extract from a play and devise an original piece of drama from it, applying the methods of a theatre practitioner to your work. • As well as the performance, you will create a written portfolio and be marked on elements. • For this component you can choose to perform as an actor or undertake the role of a designer (costume, lighting, set, sound). • This component is internally assessed by your teacher and externally moderated. Component 2: Text in Performance (Practical) • In this component you will perform two pieces; a monologue or duologue from a play of your choice, and a group piece of an extract from a different play. • As part of this component you can choose to perform as an actor or undertake the role of a designer (costume, lighting, set, sound). • This component is externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice (Written) The 2 hour and 30 minute written exam covers three areas: • A live theatre evaluation. • Page-to-stage realisation of one extract from a performance text as an actor and designer. (Modern play) • The creation of a directorial concept for a complete performance text, using the methodology of a practitioner, making the text relevant for a contemporary audience. (Classic Text)