Why should I study it? This qualification emphasises practical creativity alongside research and theoretical understanding.Students will refine their collaborative skills, their analytical thinking and their approach to research. The course inspires students to become independent theatre makers and is excellent in encouraging independence and building confidence as pupils are given the opportunity to write and direct their own pieces as well as Interpret text for performance. They will have the opportunity to work as individuals and as part of an ensemble. In addition to acting, students can also develop theatre design skills such as costume, sound, lighting and set design. Career possibilities There is a wide range of theatre / TV production / film related careers in addition to other creative industries such as advertising and marketing. Many other industries such as law and politics will value the skills learnt through this course of study.
Any 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 5 or Higher (including English) AND Grade 6 in GCSE Drama
Component 1 What's assessed •Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre •Study of two set plays •Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers How it's assessed •Written exam: 3 hours •Open book •80 marks •40% of A-level Component 2 What's assessed •Process of creating devised drama •Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer, designer or director) •Devised piece influenced by the work of one prescribed practitioner How it's assessed •Working notebook (40 marks) •Devised performance (20 marks) •60 marks in total •30% of A-level Component 3 What's assessed •Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play •Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3 •Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts How it's assessed •Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks) •Reflective report (20 marks) •60 marks in total •30% of A-level
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Westlea Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AH |
Why should I study it? This qualification emphasises practical creativity alongside research and theoretical understanding.Students will refine their collaborative skills, their analytical thinking and their approach to research. The course inspires students to become independent theatre makers and is excellent in encouraging independence and building confidence as pupils are given the opportunity to write and direct their own pieces as well as Interpret text for performance. They will have the opportunity to work as individuals and as part of an ensemble. In addition to acting, students can also develop theatre design skills such as costume, sound, lighting and set design. Career possibilities There is a wide range of theatre / TV production / film related careers in addition to other creative industries such as advertising and marketing. Many other industries such as law and politics will value the skills learnt through this course of study.
Any 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 5 or Higher (including English) AND Grade 6 in GCSE Drama
Component 1 What's assessed •Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre •Study of two set plays •Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers How it's assessed •Written exam: 3 hours •Open book •80 marks •40% of A-level Component 2 What's assessed •Process of creating devised drama •Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer, designer or director) •Devised piece influenced by the work of one prescribed practitioner How it's assessed •Working notebook (40 marks) •Devised performance (20 marks) •60 marks in total •30% of A-level Component 3 What's assessed •Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play •Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3 •Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts How it's assessed •Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks) •Reflective report (20 marks) •60 marks in total •30% of A-level