A Level Drama & Theatre Studies can be taken from either a performance or design point of view. The design route involves studying the set texts in Component 1 from a performance and/or design perspective; Component 2 Creating Original Drama and Component 3 Making Theatre can also be explored from a design point of view. Examples of design are lighting; sound; set; directing and costume. Sixth Formers considering this area of study should have excellent performance skills and the ability to lead, guide and support group work. Alongside our usual tuition, we offer trips to the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The A Level course is complementary to the GCSE Drama course but, as we have proven in the past, it is not necessary to have studied Drama at GCSE to be successful at this level.
For entry to the Sixth Form, candidates are required to have at least six GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with Grade 6 or above in the subjects being pursued at A Level. Candidates are expected to achieve a Grade 7 or above in Maths and the Sciences if they wish to study these subjects at A Level.
Component 1: Drama and Theatre Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. Study of two set plays, including practical sessions, and analysis and evaluation of live theatre makers. Written exam – 80 marks (40% of the A Level) Component 2: Creating Original Drama (practical) Process of creating devised drama. Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. Working notebook – 40 marks Devised performance – 20 marks 60 marks in total (30% of the A Level) This component is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. Component 3: Making Theatre (practical) Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts, each taken from a different play. Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to extract 3. Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts. Performance of extract 3 – 40 marks Reflective report – 20 marks 60 marks in total (30% of the A Level) This component is marked by AQA.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,500 - £40,500 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,380 - £27,120 |
| Address | Old Church Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX |
A Level Drama & Theatre Studies can be taken from either a performance or design point of view. The design route involves studying the set texts in Component 1 from a performance and/or design perspective; Component 2 Creating Original Drama and Component 3 Making Theatre can also be explored from a design point of view. Examples of design are lighting; sound; set; directing and costume. Sixth Formers considering this area of study should have excellent performance skills and the ability to lead, guide and support group work. Alongside our usual tuition, we offer trips to the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The A Level course is complementary to the GCSE Drama course but, as we have proven in the past, it is not necessary to have studied Drama at GCSE to be successful at this level.
For entry to the Sixth Form, candidates are required to have at least six GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with Grade 6 or above in the subjects being pursued at A Level. Candidates are expected to achieve a Grade 7 or above in Maths and the Sciences if they wish to study these subjects at A Level.
Component 1: Drama and Theatre Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. Study of two set plays, including practical sessions, and analysis and evaluation of live theatre makers. Written exam – 80 marks (40% of the A Level) Component 2: Creating Original Drama (practical) Process of creating devised drama. Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. Working notebook – 40 marks Devised performance – 20 marks 60 marks in total (30% of the A Level) This component is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. Component 3: Making Theatre (practical) Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts, each taken from a different play. Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to extract 3. Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts. Performance of extract 3 – 40 marks Reflective report – 20 marks 60 marks in total (30% of the A Level) This component is marked by AQA.