Course Content Students will learn how to use their knowledge and understanding of theatrical forms to explore and perform plays. They will learn how plays relate to the contexts in which they are created and performed. Students will study the ways in which plays are interpreted by different directors, designers, performers and audiences. They will need to acknowledge that drama and theatre texts have a range of intentions and meanings. A range of plays will be studied for both practical examination purposes and for the written examination. This will include an in-depth study of the texts explored from the point of view of a director and will require research into the production, its history and influences. As part of the A-level course students will be required to create an original play from the stimulus provided, using the devising process and the appropriate theatrical terms. They will need to reflect upon this process and describe their experiences. Students will be given the opportunity to visit the theatre over the two years of the course and are encouraged to see a variety of Drama in performance. They must reflect upon this, analysing the success of the performance for its target audience. Teaching Styles The AQA course allows us to put an emphasis on Drama as a practical, intellectual and artistic subject with practical exploration of social, cultural and historical context/ We promote the constructing of Drama as a means of enquiry and communication and to encourage critical analysis through the making of informed judgments as part of the drama process. Reflective practice is at the heart of the skills so that personal experience, knowledge and skills used in the creating and exportation of Drama is integrated to develop a deeper understanding of the subject. Career Opportunities The course is designed to provide a stepping-stone towards any career in the theatre industry. As well as teaching key skills in acting, devising and designing, the course also provides an excellent theatrical grounding for a degree in Drama and English and English Literature. Knowledge and understanding developed during the course can, however, be usefully applied to a diverse range of higher education courses including Law, Communications, Teaching and Journalism to name a few. The skills developed in A-level Drama and Theatre enable students to develop vital skills for all degrees and career prospects. These include becoming confident individuals, excellent problem solvers, team workers, public speakers, creative, analytical and critical thinkers.
All candidates must attain five passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, three of which must be a grade 6 or higher. Within these passes, there must be a grade 5 or higher in English Language and Mathematics plus 6 in Drama if studied.
Assessment Component 1: Drama and Theatre Written examination: 3 hours 40% of qualification. Pupils will study and explore two set plays as well as analysing a live theatre production. Section A: Open book on one of the set plays Section B: One three-part question on a given extract from one of the set plays. Section C: One question (from a choice) on the work of theatre makers in a single live theatre production. Learners will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of how a text is performed. Component 2: Creating Original Drama Non-exam assessment: internally assessed 30% of qualification. Learners will be assessed on their acting and will participate in the creation, development and performance of a piece of theatre based on a stimulus. > a devised piece using the techniques and working methods of either an influential theatre practitioner or a recognised theatre company (a different practitioner or company to that chosen for Component 1). > a working notebook that evidences, evaluates and analyses the devising process and performance. Component 3: Making Theatre Practical exam (40 marks) and reflective report (20 marks) 30% of qualification Learners will explore three extracts from the same play, they must analyse and explore their interpretation of the texts and perform the third extract.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cecil Road, Southgate, London, N14 5RJ |
Course Content Students will learn how to use their knowledge and understanding of theatrical forms to explore and perform plays. They will learn how plays relate to the contexts in which they are created and performed. Students will study the ways in which plays are interpreted by different directors, designers, performers and audiences. They will need to acknowledge that drama and theatre texts have a range of intentions and meanings. A range of plays will be studied for both practical examination purposes and for the written examination. This will include an in-depth study of the texts explored from the point of view of a director and will require research into the production, its history and influences. As part of the A-level course students will be required to create an original play from the stimulus provided, using the devising process and the appropriate theatrical terms. They will need to reflect upon this process and describe their experiences. Students will be given the opportunity to visit the theatre over the two years of the course and are encouraged to see a variety of Drama in performance. They must reflect upon this, analysing the success of the performance for its target audience. Teaching Styles The AQA course allows us to put an emphasis on Drama as a practical, intellectual and artistic subject with practical exploration of social, cultural and historical context/ We promote the constructing of Drama as a means of enquiry and communication and to encourage critical analysis through the making of informed judgments as part of the drama process. Reflective practice is at the heart of the skills so that personal experience, knowledge and skills used in the creating and exportation of Drama is integrated to develop a deeper understanding of the subject. Career Opportunities The course is designed to provide a stepping-stone towards any career in the theatre industry. As well as teaching key skills in acting, devising and designing, the course also provides an excellent theatrical grounding for a degree in Drama and English and English Literature. Knowledge and understanding developed during the course can, however, be usefully applied to a diverse range of higher education courses including Law, Communications, Teaching and Journalism to name a few. The skills developed in A-level Drama and Theatre enable students to develop vital skills for all degrees and career prospects. These include becoming confident individuals, excellent problem solvers, team workers, public speakers, creative, analytical and critical thinkers.
All candidates must attain five passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, three of which must be a grade 6 or higher. Within these passes, there must be a grade 5 or higher in English Language and Mathematics plus 6 in Drama if studied.
Assessment Component 1: Drama and Theatre Written examination: 3 hours 40% of qualification. Pupils will study and explore two set plays as well as analysing a live theatre production. Section A: Open book on one of the set plays Section B: One three-part question on a given extract from one of the set plays. Section C: One question (from a choice) on the work of theatre makers in a single live theatre production. Learners will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of how a text is performed. Component 2: Creating Original Drama Non-exam assessment: internally assessed 30% of qualification. Learners will be assessed on their acting and will participate in the creation, development and performance of a piece of theatre based on a stimulus. > a devised piece using the techniques and working methods of either an influential theatre practitioner or a recognised theatre company (a different practitioner or company to that chosen for Component 1). > a working notebook that evidences, evaluates and analyses the devising process and performance. Component 3: Making Theatre Practical exam (40 marks) and reflective report (20 marks) 30% of qualification Learners will explore three extracts from the same play, they must analyse and explore their interpretation of the texts and perform the third extract.