Why should I study A Level Drama and Theatre? This course is a dynamic exploration of theatre and performance work. It is highly practical in its ethos, and allows for the development of the student’s ability to work both individually and as part of a group. Assessment is carried out in a variety of ways, from traditionally written exam to performance of scripted work, from the collaborative creation of a devised piece to the use of notebooks and written portfolios. The course plays to a range of strengths, both practical and academic. Course Overview During the two years of this course, students will work in both a practical and a more traditionally academic style. They will study and perform at least five texts, using extracts from two of them for their externally-assessed, practical exam. They will also learn about the context of the plays they are studying with a look at theatre history, and will be given the opportunity to explore the work of two theatre practitioners. Their devised performance will take one of the texts studied as a stimulus, and the theories of one of the practitioners will be explored within the rehearsal and performance of their final piece. They will be assessed for both the performance and a 3,000 word portfolio which evaluates the process, and their contribution to it. The written exam will require students to have a practical understanding of two further play-texts, and these will be explored from the perspective of director and designer, as well as actor. In addition, visits to live theatre performances are a compulsory part of this course, and Live Theatre evaluation is also assessed in the written paper. This is not a course for clock watchers, as group rehearsals form a large part of the homework load. What can I do afterwards? Students can go on to higher education at university or college, drama school, teacher training. The course is relevant for careers in theatre as performers, designers, administrators, managers and in educational theatre, such as drama therapy, social work, teaching, work in local or national arts provision, arts administration, film, television and radio.
This course requires a Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama or equivalent plus a Grade 4 or above in GCSE English. Students without GCSE Drama will need to prove an active interest in the Performing Arts.
Devised performance and written portfolio worth 40% of the A Level Externally-examined, practical performance of scripted work worth 20% of the A Level Written exam (exploration of two set texts writing as an actor, director and designer, and an evaluation of live theatre) worth 40% of the A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, CR6 9YB |
Why should I study A Level Drama and Theatre? This course is a dynamic exploration of theatre and performance work. It is highly practical in its ethos, and allows for the development of the student’s ability to work both individually and as part of a group. Assessment is carried out in a variety of ways, from traditionally written exam to performance of scripted work, from the collaborative creation of a devised piece to the use of notebooks and written portfolios. The course plays to a range of strengths, both practical and academic. Course Overview During the two years of this course, students will work in both a practical and a more traditionally academic style. They will study and perform at least five texts, using extracts from two of them for their externally-assessed, practical exam. They will also learn about the context of the plays they are studying with a look at theatre history, and will be given the opportunity to explore the work of two theatre practitioners. Their devised performance will take one of the texts studied as a stimulus, and the theories of one of the practitioners will be explored within the rehearsal and performance of their final piece. They will be assessed for both the performance and a 3,000 word portfolio which evaluates the process, and their contribution to it. The written exam will require students to have a practical understanding of two further play-texts, and these will be explored from the perspective of director and designer, as well as actor. In addition, visits to live theatre performances are a compulsory part of this course, and Live Theatre evaluation is also assessed in the written paper. This is not a course for clock watchers, as group rehearsals form a large part of the homework load. What can I do afterwards? Students can go on to higher education at university or college, drama school, teacher training. The course is relevant for careers in theatre as performers, designers, administrators, managers and in educational theatre, such as drama therapy, social work, teaching, work in local or national arts provision, arts administration, film, television and radio.
This course requires a Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama or equivalent plus a Grade 4 or above in GCSE English. Students without GCSE Drama will need to prove an active interest in the Performing Arts.
Devised performance and written portfolio worth 40% of the A Level Externally-examined, practical performance of scripted work worth 20% of the A Level Written exam (exploration of two set texts writing as an actor, director and designer, and an evaluation of live theatre) worth 40% of the A Level