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Introduction

As part of a Drama course, learners will have the opportunity to;

  • Study four plays from different periods which will give a overview of the development of modern theatre.

  • Analysing text from an actor's perspective, Director and Editor.

  • Write reviews on performances.

  • Focus on practical dramatic skills that will enable you to work together on creating a performance as well as performing a piece of script.

  • Analyse and experiment with the techniques of different theatrical practitioners such as Stanislavski, Artaud and M Chekhov.

Course Content

Advanced Subsidiary (AS)

Year 12


Unit 1 (24%)


Theatre Workshop


  • Create, develop and perform a piece of theatr based on the reinterpretation of a piece of text.

  • A non-exam assessment that is assessed internally is then moderated externally


Unit 2 (16%)


Text in the Theatre


  • A series of sealed questions on one topic.


  • Written Examination (1 hour 30 minutes)


Advanced Level (A2)

Year 13


Unit 3 (36%)


Text in Action


  • Create, develop and perform two pieces of theatre

  • and a reinterpretation of a piece of text.

  • Externally assessed non-exam assessment


Unit 4 (24%)


Text in Performance


  • Two questions based on two different texts.


  • Written Examination (2 hours)


Career Prospects

  • An opportunity to develop communication skills which are important for all careers.

  • It is a suitable foundation for studying Drama or a related field in further education.

  • An opportunity to step into the world of media or theatre.

  • A good balance between practical and written work.

  • An opportunity to visit the theatre regularly.

Entry Requirements

Although individual consideration will be given to each learner, it would be beneficial if they had a grade C for Drama at GCSE standard.

Examination Board

School Contact

Miss Angharad Rees-Jones

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