Drama and Theatre Studies

Specification

Entry Requirements

Grade 6 or better in an expressive arts subject; however students with a sustained and active interest in the arts outside of the curriculum, or students with strong writing skills in their GCSE (in English or the written element of GCSE Drama) will also be considered.

Course Content

Drama and Theatre Studies aims to extend your knowledge, skills and understanding of drama and apply this to your own creative work. The emphasis is on working with play texts, improvisation, devised work and performing. Your studies will be done from the point of view of a director, designer, performer and critic and allows you to develop both your performance and analytical skills.

Assessment

A piece of coursework where you will develop and perform a unique piece of theatre from a stimulus using a drama practitioner as an influence. A practical exam where you perform two scripted pieces – one group and one monologue or duologue. A written exam where you will write as an actor, designer, director and theatre critique about the study of two set texts.

Progression Routes

• Students on this course will be able to progress to study drama at universities and drama schools.

• The course opens up opportunities in the professional world of Arts Administration, Stage Management and other Arts related areas.

• Studying drama supports applicants studying law, medicine. and other career paths that rely on good communication skills.