a level theatre studies

What will I study?

Learners will gain a taste and appreciation of theatre through knowledge and experience of the performance process. Learners will have the opportunity to experience a range of play texts and theatre practitioners and develop their devising, performing and evaluating skills. Learners will view a range of live theatre performances. They will also develop key transferable skills such as; problem solving, critical thinking, adaptability and Self-management and self-development.

Course Content

Component 1 - Devising - Learners will create an original piece of theatre to be performed in front of a live audience. They will write a portfolio of evidence to accompany the performance.

Component 2 - Text in Performance - Learners perform a key extract from a published play under the direction of their teacher. They will also perform a monologue or a duologue. Both will be performed in front of a live audience and for a visiting examiner.

Component 3 - Theatre Makers in Practice - This is the final exam with three sections. Section A - Learners attend a live theatre performance and write an evaluation of the production. Section B - Learners practically explore and study of a complete performance text – focusing on how this can be realised for performance. Section C - Learners practically explore and interpret an another complete performance text, in light of a chosen theatre practitioner – focusing on how this text could be reimagined for a contemporary audience.

Progression

Learners who have completed this qualification may progress to study a degree in the performing arts sector or seek employment within the industry. In addition to the performing arts sector-specific content, this qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop all-round performance skills and transferable skills such as self confidence, self-presentation, personal discipline, time management and organisational skills which are highly regarded by higher education and employers.