Drama & Theatre

Course summary

This is a two year course. Drama and Theatre A Level will be assessed through a combination of a 40% written exam and 60% non-examined assessment. This course is heavily based on performing with written coursework to support the practical work completed. However, you do have the choice of acting or designing for component one and two. You will be required to perform or design for an audience. It requires you to apply your knowledge and understanding of drama within the devising process and to apply your performance skills in presenting the work. You will also explore the ways in which playwrights and practitioners use drama to communicate their understanding of the world. Analysis of your own work and the work of others will enable you to demonstrate your understanding of dramatic form. You will also be required to perform a text to an audience. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/PROGRESSION: Drama and Theatre A Level is obviously a useful course for those students wishing to pursue a vocation in Drama, or the Arts or Media related professions. It helps to prepare students for further qualifications in acting, stage management, directing or designing. However, Drama is also a beneficial stepping stone to a variety of ‘people orientated’ careers with copious amounts of transferable skills.