What will I learn on this course? This course aims to enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the drama and theatre, within the context of world culture. Upon completion of the course you should possess a thorough understanding of drama and theatre, highly toned analytical and creative skills, and an ability to successfully communicate your ideas to a wide range of audiences. Who is this course for? This course is for students who enjoy practical performance work and have a passion for drama and theatre. However, it is not just aimed at students who wish to pursue careers in the performing arts. It is a wide ranging course that will develop numerous transferable skills. The course often links well with other Arts subjects, English, History, Media and Psychology. If you enjoy practical work, are creative and imaginative, a problem solver, and enjoy analysing literature then this could be just the course you are looking for! Component 1 - Devising - 40% of the qualification • Coursework unit, internally assessed and externally moderated • Devise an original performance piece • Use one key extract from a performance text and a theatre practitioner as stimuli • Contribute as a performer or designer • 30% is awarded for portfolio work • 10% is awarded for the performance/design realisation Component 2 - Text in Performance – 20% of the qualification • Practical component, assessed by a visiting examiner • Group performance/design realisation of one key extract from a performance text • A monologue or duologue/design realisation of one key moment from a different performance text Component 3 - Theatre Makers in Practice - 40% of the qualification • Practical exploration and study of a complete performance text – focusing on how this can be realised for performance • Practical exploration and interpretation of another complete performance text, linked to a practitioner – focusing on how this could be reimagined for a contemporary audience • Live theatre performances will be analysed • Assessment takes the form of a 2 hour and 30 minute written examination What could I go on to do at the end of my course? Students can use these qualifications as a ‘stepping stone’ to further studies at university in a broad range of subjects including Classics, Drama, English, Film Production, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Media, Psychology, Performing Arts, Professional Theatre, and Teacher Training amongst others.
Grade 5 in Drama GCSE or Grade 5 in English GCSE if Drama GCSE not studied and you should evidence a practical involvement in drama and theatre during the past two years. Each course has a general and a subject specific requirement. The general requirement will depend on the programme you are studying. Please see the general requirement for each programme below. Programme 4; Four A Levels: 7 GCSEs Grades at 9-5 including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 3; Three A Levels/Vocational courses and EPQ: 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 with a minimum of five or more Grade 5s including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 2; Three A Levels/Vocational courses: 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 1; Three A Levels/Vocational courses and Maths GCSE (retake): 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 including a Grade 5 in English and a Grade 3 in Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Drayton Bridge Road, Hanwell, London, W7 1EU |
What will I learn on this course? This course aims to enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the drama and theatre, within the context of world culture. Upon completion of the course you should possess a thorough understanding of drama and theatre, highly toned analytical and creative skills, and an ability to successfully communicate your ideas to a wide range of audiences. Who is this course for? This course is for students who enjoy practical performance work and have a passion for drama and theatre. However, it is not just aimed at students who wish to pursue careers in the performing arts. It is a wide ranging course that will develop numerous transferable skills. The course often links well with other Arts subjects, English, History, Media and Psychology. If you enjoy practical work, are creative and imaginative, a problem solver, and enjoy analysing literature then this could be just the course you are looking for! Component 1 - Devising - 40% of the qualification • Coursework unit, internally assessed and externally moderated • Devise an original performance piece • Use one key extract from a performance text and a theatre practitioner as stimuli • Contribute as a performer or designer • 30% is awarded for portfolio work • 10% is awarded for the performance/design realisation Component 2 - Text in Performance – 20% of the qualification • Practical component, assessed by a visiting examiner • Group performance/design realisation of one key extract from a performance text • A monologue or duologue/design realisation of one key moment from a different performance text Component 3 - Theatre Makers in Practice - 40% of the qualification • Practical exploration and study of a complete performance text – focusing on how this can be realised for performance • Practical exploration and interpretation of another complete performance text, linked to a practitioner – focusing on how this could be reimagined for a contemporary audience • Live theatre performances will be analysed • Assessment takes the form of a 2 hour and 30 minute written examination What could I go on to do at the end of my course? Students can use these qualifications as a ‘stepping stone’ to further studies at university in a broad range of subjects including Classics, Drama, English, Film Production, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Media, Psychology, Performing Arts, Professional Theatre, and Teacher Training amongst others.
Grade 5 in Drama GCSE or Grade 5 in English GCSE if Drama GCSE not studied and you should evidence a practical involvement in drama and theatre during the past two years. Each course has a general and a subject specific requirement. The general requirement will depend on the programme you are studying. Please see the general requirement for each programme below. Programme 4; Four A Levels: 7 GCSEs Grades at 9-5 including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 3; Three A Levels/Vocational courses and EPQ: 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 with a minimum of five or more Grade 5s including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 2; Three A Levels/Vocational courses: 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 1; Three A Levels/Vocational courses and Maths GCSE (retake): 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 including a Grade 5 in English and a Grade 3 in Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria)