Drama

Introduction
Drama is a challenging and exciting A Level that provides opportunities for progression to many different courses in Higher Education. It is a distinct subject, complementary to other arts subjects, and is a useful qualification for a career in the media, entertainment and leisure industries. These industries generate 71.4 billion per year to the UK economy—generating £8 Million pounds per hour. Drama is also an asset in all areas of employment where people matter, eg, Law, Teaching, Police Service, Social Work, Caring, Journalism, Politics, Sales and Management.

What do students study?

• You will develop skills in a range of practical elements· You will work in groups of two to eight to create original theatre and perform extracts from scripted plays
• You will research the work of an influential director, designer, theatre company or theatre practitioner
• You will study chosen set texts from different periods and genres
• You will experience live productions to develop the ability to make critical and evaluative judgements.

 
How are students assessed?
A Level Drama & Theatre Studies : 3 Components
 
Component 1: Drama & Theatre  40% of A level
Written exam paper - 3 Hours  - Study of 2 set texts          80 marks
Section A & B  Answer a question based on the study of a play from list A & B.  [55 marks]
Section C- Answer a question about a piece of live theatre seen. [25 marks]

Component 2: Creating Original Drama  [Practical] 30% of A Level
Devised Performance          60 marks

•  As a group you will devise and perform an original piece of theatre using the specific methodologies of a prescribed practitioner . [20 marks]
• You will produce a working notebook outlining the devising process.  [40marks]

 
Component 3: Making Theatre Performance [practical] 60% of A Level
Presentation of an extract from a play           60 marks

• Practical exploration and theatrical interpretation of 3 extracts each taken from a different play. Extract 3 is to be performed to an audience.  [40 marks]
• You will produce a reflective report analysing and interpreting all 3 extracts

Contact Miss Angela Davies, Director of Performing and Creative Arts for further information: