The A Level course focuses on three main areas of study; Drama and theatre, creating original drama, making theatre. In the practical components, students will specialise in performing. It integrates the theoretical study of drama with practical application, encouraging creative experimentation and development of critical analysis. Students will be taken on regular theatre trips and will need to purchase set texts.
GCSE Drama at grade 5 or above. If you wish to do the A Level without sitting Drama GCSE, this is permissible after a discussion with the Head of Subject and as long as you have achieved a grade 5 or above in English. A Level 2 BTEC in Performing Arts is not sufficient for entry onto this course. An alternative option could be the Level 3 BTEC Performing Arts course.
Component 1: Drama and Theatre Study of two set plays developing knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre and then analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre-makers. Written exam: 3 hours: 40% of A Level Component 2: Creating Original Drama (practical) Process of creating devised drama with a performance of devised drama (students may contribute as a performer, designer or director). Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. 30% of A Level Component 3: Making Theatre (practical) Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play. Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece (students may contribute as a performer, designer or director). 30% of A Level
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Grant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ |
The A Level course focuses on three main areas of study; Drama and theatre, creating original drama, making theatre. In the practical components, students will specialise in performing. It integrates the theoretical study of drama with practical application, encouraging creative experimentation and development of critical analysis. Students will be taken on regular theatre trips and will need to purchase set texts.
GCSE Drama at grade 5 or above. If you wish to do the A Level without sitting Drama GCSE, this is permissible after a discussion with the Head of Subject and as long as you have achieved a grade 5 or above in English. A Level 2 BTEC in Performing Arts is not sufficient for entry onto this course. An alternative option could be the Level 3 BTEC Performing Arts course.
Component 1: Drama and Theatre Study of two set plays developing knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre and then analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre-makers. Written exam: 3 hours: 40% of A Level Component 2: Creating Original Drama (practical) Process of creating devised drama with a performance of devised drama (students may contribute as a performer, designer or director). Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. 30% of A Level Component 3: Making Theatre (practical) Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play. Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece (students may contribute as a performer, designer or director). 30% of A Level