Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

Why choose Drama and Theatre Studies? • The subject develops vital skills that are essential and looked on favorably by a range of career pathways from the theatre itself to journalism, management, human resources, and teaching. • You will work as an actor, director, and designer. • You will learn about historical, cultural, and political movements which influenced and shaped theatre. • You will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a group. • You will have the opportunity to perform for live audiences. Subject Content: • Drama & Theatre; study of two set plays from contrasting genres, periods, and styles • Analysis of a live theatre production • Creating Original Drama; devising an authentic piece of drama showing influence from one prescribed practitioner • Making Theatre; interpreting extracts of a script, performance of scripts, and exploration of effects of a range of practitioners You may opt to work as a designer (sound, set, costume, lighting, make-up) as opposed to a performer.