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Bridging the Gap
This work will not be submitted but will provide a good foundation of knowledge that will give you a positive start with your course.
Prior Knowledge
Prior Knowledge
You will need to come with prior knowledge of the key theatre practitioners, Stanislavski and Brecht. These will be familiar to you through the completion of the Drama GCSE but please identify where your weaknesses are and research to fill any knowledge gaps.
Further Reading
Further Reading
Drama.pdfClick the icons to visit the highlighted reading material.
Transition Work
This work is to be completed before starting your course. The work will be set on Taster Day and due in during the first full week of College. This work will be assessed alongside subject assessments and Attitude to Learning.
Task Overview
Task Overview
In preparation for Drama, the following tasks need to be completed:
Please order and read “Equus”: Peter Shaffer- ISBN 9708141188904. It must be this copy as this is used in the written exam.
Research the following and create notes on the following topics in relation to Equus:
Themes of the play – religion, sexual repression, mental illness, nature vs. nurture.
Peter Schaffer
The style of Psychological Realism
The style of Expressionism
The anti-psychiatry movement
Watch as much online/live theatre as possible.If you go to this link: https://www.dramaonlinelibrary.com/national-theatre-collection
That takes you to the page with all the productions available, then copy and paste these login details:
Username: 6Ov/7Pc!z%
Password: 6Wj/7D74q%
You can choose any productions from the collections but be aware that some of the content of these plays are adult in nature.
Some suggestions for viewing are:
Jane Eyre (Collection 1)
Frankenstein (Collection 1)
Kin (Collection 4)
Write a short, 1 paragraph review on one of the online or live theatre performances you have watched.
Work to be Submitted
Work to be Submitted
Notes under the following titles:
Themes of the play – religion, sexual repression, mental illness, nature vs. nurture.
Peter Schaffer
The style of Psychological Realism
The style of Expressionism
The anti-psychiatry movement
One paragraph review on one of the online or live theatre performances you have watched.
Preparation for September
Find below the guidance on what will be required from September for your subjects. Subject textbooks are listed in priority order. Please see guidance before purchasing any textbooks.
Folders & Organisation
Folders & Organisation
You will need to have a ring binder with plastic pockets and dividers to keep all your notes organised.
Subject Textbooks
Subject Textbooks
Equus
Peter Shaffer
ISBN: 978-0141188904
Faustus
Christopher Marlowe
ISBN: 978-0393977547
Optional Subject Textbooks
Edexcel AS/A level Drama and Theatre by John Johnson and John Davey
Published by Pearson
ISBN: 978-1-29215062-8
Other Subject Information
It is compulsory to attend at least one live theatre performance which will be organised by the school.
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