Theatre and Drama Studies A Level

It doesn’t matter if you haven’t studied Drama before. You may have an interest in theatre and have been involved in extra curricular drama activities both in and out of school. You may want an opportunity to develop and express your own ideas. You may want to pursue a career in drama and theatre.

In this subject we study:

• Two plays whereby your understanding of the production will be tested in a written exam

• Three plays that you will explore practically and perform to a live audience

• At least one drama practitioner

• A variety of live performances

• How to work as a director, performer and designer.

40% Written exam

30% Devised (20% written documentation and 10% performance, internally marked/externally moderated)

30% Performance (20% performance and 10% written notes, externally examined)

Grade 5 in Drama, English Literature or Language.

This course develops skills that are attractive to employers and universities in many areas. Some of these include: Journalism, Media and Television, Theatre Production, Acting, Law and Business and Sales.