The A Level Drama specification allows students to gain a strong and dynamic appreciation of creating, performing and analysing theatre. This is achieved through the study of both classical and contemporary performance styles, conventions and practitioners and viewing an abundance of mainstage and fringe theatre. It is important to note that the A Level Specification is 60% written and 40% practical, requiring students to write analytically and use their evaluation skills. The specification is comprised of three parts: Component One: Drama and Theatre. A 40% examination consisting of 3 essays written from the perspective of a director, actor or designer about Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams and an analysis of a piece of live theatre. Component Two: Creating Original Drama. Students work as an ensemble to create a piece of theatre from scratch using a stimulus and an accompanying working notebook (30%). Component Three: Making Theatre. Practical exploration of three extracts from three different plays (20%) and reflective report (10%). The third extract is assessed by a visiting AQA examiner. Students will have the opportunity to see six pieces of live theatre throughout the year and attend numerous workshops with visiting artists. Drama and Theatre A-Level students go on to study a wide variety of courses at university. On average 50% of our A-Levels students go on to study Drama and Theatre at university while other popular courses of study are English, History, Psychology, Film and Law. The skills acquired during A-Level studies are transferable and highly sought after by employers and include collaboration, creativity, strategy planning, and confident presentation skills.
GCSE Drama Grade of 6 or above (if taken) or GCSE English Literature Grade 6 or above
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | 212 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 7DG |
The A Level Drama specification allows students to gain a strong and dynamic appreciation of creating, performing and analysing theatre. This is achieved through the study of both classical and contemporary performance styles, conventions and practitioners and viewing an abundance of mainstage and fringe theatre. It is important to note that the A Level Specification is 60% written and 40% practical, requiring students to write analytically and use their evaluation skills. The specification is comprised of three parts: Component One: Drama and Theatre. A 40% examination consisting of 3 essays written from the perspective of a director, actor or designer about Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams and an analysis of a piece of live theatre. Component Two: Creating Original Drama. Students work as an ensemble to create a piece of theatre from scratch using a stimulus and an accompanying working notebook (30%). Component Three: Making Theatre. Practical exploration of three extracts from three different plays (20%) and reflective report (10%). The third extract is assessed by a visiting AQA examiner. Students will have the opportunity to see six pieces of live theatre throughout the year and attend numerous workshops with visiting artists. Drama and Theatre A-Level students go on to study a wide variety of courses at university. On average 50% of our A-Levels students go on to study Drama and Theatre at university while other popular courses of study are English, History, Psychology, Film and Law. The skills acquired during A-Level studies are transferable and highly sought after by employers and include collaboration, creativity, strategy planning, and confident presentation skills.
GCSE Drama Grade of 6 or above (if taken) or GCSE English Literature Grade 6 or above