You'll expand your knowledge and appreciation of theatre through studying its history, development and position in contemporary society. You'll explore a range of significant texts from different periods. You'll study 2 different plays through which you will broaden your knowledge of dramatic styles and conventions and understand the importance of the social, cultural and historical context in which they were written. You'll visit theatre performances, analysing and critically deconstructing the work you study as well as using it as inspiration for your own creativity. You'll be able to experiment with your own ideas, devising your own original work as well as performing scripted works. You will have the opportunity to learn specialist skills for acting, directing and/or theatre design specialisms including costume, lighting, puppetry and set design. Through a combination of practical performance, the academic study of theatre history and the theoretical study of drama. The practical focus is on the process of creating drama. There'll be trips to the theatre, workshops and talks from theatre professionals. You'll need to do some independent study, read around the subject and complete regular assignments. You'll have transferable skills including performance and presentation skills, communication, teamwork and planning which can be used in a variety of careers. You could move on to to drama school or go on to degree studies in subjects including acting, performing arts, drama and theatre studies. Employment and apprenticeship opportunities exist in arts administration, backstage theatre roles, media and broadcasting and events promotion.
At least five GCSE grades 9 to 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics. GCSE Drama and English grade 5.
Assessment is at the end of the course. It will be through a written examination of 3 hours duration and 2 practical performance based assessments (1 internally and 1 externally assessed).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Sydenham Drive, Leamington Spa, CV31 1QH |
You'll expand your knowledge and appreciation of theatre through studying its history, development and position in contemporary society. You'll explore a range of significant texts from different periods. You'll study 2 different plays through which you will broaden your knowledge of dramatic styles and conventions and understand the importance of the social, cultural and historical context in which they were written. You'll visit theatre performances, analysing and critically deconstructing the work you study as well as using it as inspiration for your own creativity. You'll be able to experiment with your own ideas, devising your own original work as well as performing scripted works. You will have the opportunity to learn specialist skills for acting, directing and/or theatre design specialisms including costume, lighting, puppetry and set design. Through a combination of practical performance, the academic study of theatre history and the theoretical study of drama. The practical focus is on the process of creating drama. There'll be trips to the theatre, workshops and talks from theatre professionals. You'll need to do some independent study, read around the subject and complete regular assignments. You'll have transferable skills including performance and presentation skills, communication, teamwork and planning which can be used in a variety of careers. You could move on to to drama school or go on to degree studies in subjects including acting, performing arts, drama and theatre studies. Employment and apprenticeship opportunities exist in arts administration, backstage theatre roles, media and broadcasting and events promotion.
At least five GCSE grades 9 to 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics. GCSE Drama and English grade 5.
Assessment is at the end of the course. It will be through a written examination of 3 hours duration and 2 practical performance based assessments (1 internally and 1 externally assessed).