Drama and Theatre Studies A Level

The course is split into three components. Component 1, Theatre Workshop, will see you studying a practical reinterpretation of a chosen text extract which you will develop using the working methods and techniques of a chosen practitioner / theatre company. The written coursework documents your creative process. You can work as either a performer or a designer. Component 2, Text in Action, is a practical component where you will create, develop and perform/design a devised piece and a scripted piece. The written coursework documents, analyses and evaluates your creative process. The final component, Text in Performance, consists of both theoretical and practical study of three set texts from actor, director and designer perspectives, which will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed. You will also analyse the work of others by viewing Live Theatre productions.

The main focus of the course is the interpretation, development and making of theatre in preparation for both devised and scripted live performances. You will have the benefit of working with industry trained staff and practitioners within the department, who have many years of experience in teaching Drama and Theatre and preparing students for auditions.

Five GCSEs at Grade 5 including:

Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature

Grade 4 in GCSE English Language

A successful audition where you demonstrate the practical performance or theatre design skills required for the course that you may not have had the opportunity to show at school.