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Subject: Drama and Theatre
Subject: Drama and Theatre
Examination Board: AQA
Examination Board: AQA
Controlled Assessment: 40%
Controlled Assessment: 40%
Examination: 60%
Examination: 60%
Specific entry requirements: A grade 6 in GCSE English is required, and a GCSE in Drama would be an advantage but is not essential.
Specific entry requirements: A grade 6 in GCSE English is required, and a GCSE in Drama would be an advantage but is not essential.
What will you study?
What will you study?
In Year 12 you will study two complete plays in depth. You will learn about practitioners from the past and present and you will perform a section of a play, as well as a monologue or duologue. Your acting ability will be challenged and stretched. You will also have the opportunity to see amazing live theatre.
In Year 12 you will study two complete plays in depth. You will learn about practitioners from the past and present and you will perform a section of a play, as well as a monologue or duologue. Your acting ability will be challenged and stretched. You will also have the opportunity to see amazing live theatre.
In Year 13 you will work closely as a team to create your own, original piece of drama and perform and market it. You will study one complete play from the point of view of a director and plan rehearsals. You will learn about the history of theatre and how this affects the present and be able to make informed and intelligent connections between them.
In Year 13 you will work closely as a team to create your own, original piece of drama and perform and market it. You will study one complete play from the point of view of a director and plan rehearsals. You will learn about the history of theatre and how this affects the present and be able to make informed and intelligent connections between them.
What Super Curricular opportunities are there linked to this subject?
What Super Curricular opportunities are there linked to this subject?
The drama department runs regular trips to the theatre as well as watching live streamed events.
The drama department runs regular trips to the theatre as well as watching live streamed events.
In the past we have run residential trips to both Greece and New York, one was planned for Stratford-upon-Avon but sadly had to be cancelled due to lockdown.
In the past we have run residential trips to both Greece and New York, one was planned for Stratford-upon-Avon but sadly had to be cancelled due to lockdown.
The department runs an annual musical production and there is opportunity to be on stage or backstage/in the technical box.
The department runs an annual musical production and there is opportunity to be on stage or backstage/in the technical box.
The department offers LAMDA examinations as part of the extra-curricular offer. These hold UCAS points.
The department offers LAMDA examinations as part of the extra-curricular offer. These hold UCAS points.
What can this course lead to?
What can this course lead to?
This course can lead to theatre studies at university or to more general arts courses. It is highly academic with one of the longest written exams of any A level!
This course can lead to theatre studies at university or to more general arts courses. It is highly academic with one of the longest written exams of any A level!
Drama and Theatre Studies also nurtures and develops transferable skills that are highly valued in today’s competitive job market, including teamwork, analytical skills, confidence and public speaking.
Drama and Theatre Studies also nurtures and develops transferable skills that are highly valued in today’s competitive job market, including teamwork, analytical skills, confidence and public speaking.
KS5 Student Handbook
KS5 Student Handbook
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