Drama and Theatre Studies
Oldbury Wells School - Shropshire
01746765454
Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, WV16 5JD
Course summary

Drama and Theatre Studies provides opportunities for students to express themselves, explore live performance and enhance analytical and contextual knowledge. You may have an interest in performance due to studying Drama at GCSE level, or have extra-curricular involvement in theatrical productions, and by taking the course you will expand your knowledge and explore performance further. Year 12: • Study of a set text from List A • Response to Live Theatre • Practitioner Workshops • Applying practitioner methods to scripted work Year 13: • Study of a set text from List B • Devising a performance and a working notebook • Practical development of a scripted extract, including a reflective report • Final exam and performances

Entry requirements

GCSE Drama Grade 5, if studied. English Grade 5.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Drama and Theatre • 3 hours • 80 marks • 40% of A Level Component 2: Devising Drama • Practical and Written • 60 marks • 30% of A Level Component 3: Creating Original Drama • Practical and Written • 60 marks • 30% of A Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityShropshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressOldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, WV16 5JD