This one/two year course is a great progression for students of GCSE Drama and is designed to stretch student’s knowledge and understanding of Drama and Theatre. Students will learn how to practically explore play texts and use their knowledge of practitioners and theories within theatre history to support their own performance work. They will take part in group and solo performances and will have to document their progress through written portfolios. Students must also sit written examinations requiring them to demonstrate their knowledge of directing and understanding of different texts.
- Due to its emphasis on drama theory and a significant weighting of written assessment work, a Grade 5 in both English Language and Literature is required. - Study of GCSE Drama and/or experience of performing is favourable although not essential - An interest in performance, drama theory and theatre history is essential If you are hoping to study an A Level qualification you will need to have achieved at least 5 grade ‘C’s in 5 separate subjects. This must include a grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Our Vocational courses are for those students who achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.
A two-part 1hr45min written exam. - Section A: (Live Theatre Evaluation) requires students to analyse a live theatre production - Section B: (Page to Stage: Realising a Performance Text) requires students to interpret and realise a play for performance that they have studied in class. (Equus by Peter Shaffer) • Year 13 – A Level - Outline of course content and assessment Component 1: Devising. (40% Coursework) Assessment: An original performance documented in portfolio form (2500-3000 words) Component 2: Text for Performance(20% practical exam) Assessment: Students perform a group piece and monologue to a visiting examiner Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice (40% written exam) Assessment: Exam: 2hr30min. As well as repeating Section A and B from Year 12 exam: - Section C (Interpreting a Performance Text) requiring students to outline a production concept for a contemporary audience. (Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1JT |
This one/two year course is a great progression for students of GCSE Drama and is designed to stretch student’s knowledge and understanding of Drama and Theatre. Students will learn how to practically explore play texts and use their knowledge of practitioners and theories within theatre history to support their own performance work. They will take part in group and solo performances and will have to document their progress through written portfolios. Students must also sit written examinations requiring them to demonstrate their knowledge of directing and understanding of different texts.
- Due to its emphasis on drama theory and a significant weighting of written assessment work, a Grade 5 in both English Language and Literature is required. - Study of GCSE Drama and/or experience of performing is favourable although not essential - An interest in performance, drama theory and theatre history is essential If you are hoping to study an A Level qualification you will need to have achieved at least 5 grade ‘C’s in 5 separate subjects. This must include a grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Our Vocational courses are for those students who achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.
A two-part 1hr45min written exam. - Section A: (Live Theatre Evaluation) requires students to analyse a live theatre production - Section B: (Page to Stage: Realising a Performance Text) requires students to interpret and realise a play for performance that they have studied in class. (Equus by Peter Shaffer) • Year 13 – A Level - Outline of course content and assessment Component 1: Devising. (40% Coursework) Assessment: An original performance documented in portfolio form (2500-3000 words) Component 2: Text for Performance(20% practical exam) Assessment: Students perform a group piece and monologue to a visiting examiner Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice (40% written exam) Assessment: Exam: 2hr30min. As well as repeating Section A and B from Year 12 exam: - Section C (Interpreting a Performance Text) requiring students to outline a production concept for a contemporary audience. (Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe)