Theatre Studies builds confidence and fosters group co-operation. You will have the opportunity to study plays from the point of view of a director, designer, performer and critic. You will also acquire knowledge and understanding of the performance and analytical skills. You will work to refine your acting skills and will be required to visit a variety of theatrical productions from the ancient Greeks through to Shakespeare and contemporary works. What will I learn on this course? This is a two-year linear A-Level course. You will be required to demonstrate a practical understanding of: The work and methodologies from a range of influential theatre practitioners (individual or companies) over the two years. You will participate in: a minimum of one devised performance and two performance extracts in which you will have the opportunity to contribute as either performer, designer or director.
You need to have achieved a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE Drama and a grade 5 in GCSE English to be considered for this course.
In year 12 and 13 you will complete: Component 1: Drama and Theatre. – 40% of A Level, 80 Marks Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. Study of two set plays. Analysis and evaluation of work of live theatre makers. In Year 12 you will complete: Component 2: Creating original drama (Practical) – 30% of A Level. 60 Marks in total. Process of creating devised drama. Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer, designer or director) Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. In Year 13 you will complete: Component 3: Making theatre (Practical) 30% of A Level Performance of Extract 3 (40 Marks). Reflective report (20 Marks). 60 marks in total.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Farm Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JB |
Theatre Studies builds confidence and fosters group co-operation. You will have the opportunity to study plays from the point of view of a director, designer, performer and critic. You will also acquire knowledge and understanding of the performance and analytical skills. You will work to refine your acting skills and will be required to visit a variety of theatrical productions from the ancient Greeks through to Shakespeare and contemporary works. What will I learn on this course? This is a two-year linear A-Level course. You will be required to demonstrate a practical understanding of: The work and methodologies from a range of influential theatre practitioners (individual or companies) over the two years. You will participate in: a minimum of one devised performance and two performance extracts in which you will have the opportunity to contribute as either performer, designer or director.
You need to have achieved a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE Drama and a grade 5 in GCSE English to be considered for this course.
In year 12 and 13 you will complete: Component 1: Drama and Theatre. – 40% of A Level, 80 Marks Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. Study of two set plays. Analysis and evaluation of work of live theatre makers. In Year 12 you will complete: Component 2: Creating original drama (Practical) – 30% of A Level. 60 Marks in total. Process of creating devised drama. Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer, designer or director) Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. In Year 13 you will complete: Component 3: Making theatre (Practical) 30% of A Level Performance of Extract 3 (40 Marks). Reflective report (20 Marks). 60 marks in total.
