Drama and Theatre requires students to explore, perform and direct a variety of play texts, devise original performance, analyse theatre and production values and critically evaluate the work of practitioners and playwrights. Throughout the course you will study significant theatre practitioners, developing your understanding of both theatrical history and contemporary theatre.
● An enthusiasm for practical work ● A willingness to develop as a performer ● An enthusiasm for performing ● A high standard of literacy ● The ability to research and make connections between the theatre and performing for a modern audience ● The ability to produce a high standard of work independently ● Discipline to research independently ● An open, inquiring mind and an ability to discuss Drama in an intellectual way
Component 1: Devising - 1) Portfolio (30% of qualification) 2) Devised Performance (10% of qualification) Component 2: Text in Performance - 1) Group performance of one key extract from a performance text (12% of qualification) 2) A monologue or duologue performance from one key extract from a different performance text. (8% of the qualification). Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice. Written Examination: 2 hours 30 mins (40% of Qualification)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX |
Drama and Theatre requires students to explore, perform and direct a variety of play texts, devise original performance, analyse theatre and production values and critically evaluate the work of practitioners and playwrights. Throughout the course you will study significant theatre practitioners, developing your understanding of both theatrical history and contemporary theatre.
● An enthusiasm for practical work ● A willingness to develop as a performer ● An enthusiasm for performing ● A high standard of literacy ● The ability to research and make connections between the theatre and performing for a modern audience ● The ability to produce a high standard of work independently ● Discipline to research independently ● An open, inquiring mind and an ability to discuss Drama in an intellectual way
Component 1: Devising - 1) Portfolio (30% of qualification) 2) Devised Performance (10% of qualification) Component 2: Text in Performance - 1) Group performance of one key extract from a performance text (12% of qualification) 2) A monologue or duologue performance from one key extract from a different performance text. (8% of the qualification). Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice. Written Examination: 2 hours 30 mins (40% of Qualification)