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WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

Studying Drama and Theatre at A level enables you to develop your knowledge of plays in performance. It offers plenty of opportunities for perfor

Throughout the course, your knowledge of performance styles, practitioners and working theatre companies will improve, as well as your knowledge of a range of periods in theatre history.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You will require a Grade 5 or higher in GCSE Drama if studied, as well a Grade 5 or higher in English Language and Literature.

If you have not studied GCSE Drama, experience of the subject is essential.

SYLLABUS

Component 1: Practitioners in Practice

  • Exploration of different practitioners
  • Devised performance inspired by a play
  • Portfolio documenting development process

Component 2: Exploring and performing texts

  • Development of performance skills
  • Performance of a play

Component 3: Analysing performance

  • Study of two plays, Frankenstein and Love of the Nightingale
  • Exploration of performance opportunities
  • Live theatre evaluation

Component 4: Deconstructing texts for performance

  • Study of Antigone
  • Develop an understanding of the role of the director

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED AND EXAMINED?

There will be a combination of internally and externally marked practical pieces and performances, coursework and a written examination at the end of the two years.

FUTURE COURSES AND POSSIBLE CAREERS

Studying Drama and Theatre at A level will equip you with a vast array of skills suitable for a range of future courses and careers. The most obvious routes are in fields related to Drama and Theatre, English, Media and Film studies, journalism or other similar fields.

However, a range of other courses and employees value this qualification because of the skills you acquire, particularly in terms of presentation and teamwork skills. 

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