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Drama and Theatre
Why study Drama and Theatre?
Studying Drama and Theatre is an exciting option. The course combines academic study with a wide range of interpersonal skills, requiring students to demonstrate teamwork, initiative, resourcefulness and presentation skills that build self-confidence and an ability to communicate effectively. These skills make you highly employable.
Course Outline
Students learn through experience, seeing theatre and making theatre for themselves. Students are introduced to a wide range of theatrical styles and contexts as they explore plays practically and devise and work on performances. Drama and Theatre develops students’ collaborative skills, their analytical thinking and their approach to research. Students grow in confidence and maturity as they successfully realise their own ideas. They learn to evaluate objectively and develop a sound appreciation of the influences that cultural and social contexts can have on decision-making.
Component 1: Drama and Theatre (Written Examination) Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. Study of two set plays. Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre-makers.
Component 2: Creating Original Drama (Practical)
Working Notebook; Devised Performance Process of creating devised drama. Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer, designer or director).
Component 3: Making Theatre (Practical)
Performance of Extract; Reflective Report. Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts, each taken from a different play.
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Assessment
Component 1 is examined by a three-hour written examination paper which is worth 40%
of the A Level. The examination is designed to allow students to demonstrate their creativity and imagination in interpreting set texts and apply independent thinking as they evaluate a live theatre production.
Components 2 and 3 are examined by practical examinations, each worth 30% of the A Level. All three examinations take place at the end of the A Level course.
“Through the excellent Drama teaching, I’ve developed confidence, competence and adaptability.”