Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

This course involves the study of all aspects of the theatre. You will learn more about acting, direction, design and how to interpret texts ready for performance. You will show these skills in performance, when creating work and through writing. This is a 2 year course. In the first year you will study Component 1 and in the second year go on to complete a further 2 Components. This course provides the opportunity to study plays from the point of view of a director, designer, performer and critic. It enables you to apply what you have learned in your own creative work. Component 1 Devising (40%) You will work in a group to devise an original piece of drama to perform to an audience. You will create your piece based on one key extract from a performance text and a theatre practitioner as a stimulus. You will be assessed on your performance and a written portfolio based on your piece. Component 2 Text in performance (20% ) You will perform a group piece and monologue based on one key extract from different performance texts. This is examined by an external examiner. Component 3: Theatre makers in practice (40%) You study two plays and watch a live performance. You will be required to develop and shape your ideas on how to perform both plays, with one being related to a practitioner. You will also evaluate the live performance. You will have a 2 hour 30 minute exam.