Drama offers exciting students opportunities to perform, direct or design and to extend their knowledge and understanding of the history and development of theatre. Students can pursue their interests and develop skills in a range of practical elements including acting, directing, costume, setting, mask and technical design. The requirements of the course enable students to gain an entry qualification for courses in Higher Education, whether in the area of Drama and Theatre Studies or in a host of other subjects. Theatre Studies offers students the freedom to choose both the content and form of their practical presentations at each level. The course offers students an opportunity to work under the spotlight or behind the scenes. Candidates interpret an extract from a play from the perspective of either a director, performer or designer. Candidates also have to answer a question with reference to one live theatre production that they have seen. At A Level, The subject content details the knowledge, understanding and skills that students are expected to develop throughout the course of study. The subject content for A Level Drama and Theatre is divided into three components: 1. Drama and theatre 2. Creating original drama 3. Making theatre Guidance is also provided on the theatrical skills students will need to work on. In the practical components students may specialise in performing, lighting, sound, set, costume, puppets and/or directing, not necessarily performance. We are looking for committed and hard-working students who are interested in the history of performance and enjoy acting or an alternative technical skill. High attendance is vital. Ideally you should have good GCSE passes in both Drama and English. You will be expected to pay to go on between 4 – 6 theatre trips a year. A Level Theatre Studies will also help develop students’ inter-personal and communication skills, preparing them for the world of employment beyond Ousedale School.