SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 6 and above in GCSE Drama.

WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?

The A-Level in Drama and Theatre Studies will challenge you to use drama and theatre to explore complex social and human issues through a range of texts, practitioner approaches and devising techniques. You will learn to analyse, evaluate and make theatre from the point of view of actors, directors, designers, playwrights and an audience perspective. The mix of creative, academic and practical work will illuminate a range of themes and contexts and the importance of the drama medium and the elements of drama.

WHAT ARE THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES?

You will explore substantial and seminal texts using recognised explorative strategies in a body of workshops. You will also participate in structured rehearsal sessions whilst working towards public performances. Directing approaches and acting styles will be investigated and developed in relation to chosen texts. Through devising processes, you will learn to recognise the dramatic potential in a range of stimuli and develop such stimuli into the practice of theatre making. Rigorous documentary reflection will prepare you for the demands of the written examination which is based on practical work during the course and the evaluation of professional live performance. Teaching and learning will take place in specialist teaching spaces including the Black Box studio theatre and the Auditorium.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

WHY IS THIS QUALIFICATION USEFUL?

The Study of Drama and Theatre empowers you with a fantastic set of transferable skills. Communication, confidence and collaboration are at the heart of Drama and any degree course or profession from Law, Sociology, Politics and Education to Arts, Media and Literary Studies. Of course the A-Level would be a sound foundation for Drama and Theatre/Performing Arts study at higher education level, leading to a career in Arts, Theatre and Television.