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A Level Drama & Theatre Studies
COURSE oVERVIEW
You will explore all aspects of drama, practical and theoretical, study and perform texts, create original devised work, and learn from professional live theatre.
EXAMINATION BOARD: AQA
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 4 in GCSE Drama if taken, if not, suitable up-to-date experience in performing publicly or for exams will be considered. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language preferred.
Why study A Level Drama & Theatre Studies at Blackpool Sixth?
We have outstanding facilities including two purpose-built rehearsal studios and a fully equipped theatre as well as an exciting 21st-century approach to teaching.
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How will I be taught?
Practical workshops, online resources and lessons, discussions, group projects, and lectures.
Teacher expertise
Experienced teacher, with lots of directing experience and expertise in creating multimedia resources.
What skills will I develop?
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Team working
- Understanding of others and yourself.
How will I be assessed?
40
%- 40% Final exam
60
%- 30% Devised performance/coursework
- 30% Scripted performance/coursework
What will you study and other information about A Level Drama & Theatre Studies
- What will I study?
- Unit 1: Drama and Theatre – study of two contrasting texts, considering performance and production potential and analysis of live theatre.
- Unit 2 – Creating Original Drama – Original devised drama created by you, inspired by a professional practitioner.
- Unit 3 – Making Theatre – Practical realisation of different scripts, including one performance in front of a visiting examiner.
- Equipment and Financial contributions
Students will need to purchase two plays for their studies. Details of texts will be provided at enrolment and the total cost will be around £14 – funds are available to any students who may struggle to purchase these texts.
- Field trips, projects, and employability opportunities
Theatre visits, audition skills workshop, and performance opportunities in college musical and drama productions.
Where does it lead?
Study of acting at drama school, drama at university. Students also use drama for entry to a wide range of other degree programmes. Recent destinations: ALRA, The Hammond School, LIPA, Manchester. Leeds and Lancaster universities.