Theatre studies is a linear A-level course. Students will study plays, create their own devised work, perform from scripts, and complete a written exam. Students must have a good understanding of drama and English to be successful in the A-Level course. You need to be hard-working, committed, and enjoy working in a practical and written way.
Grade 4 + in English and Drama
The course will be assessed through coursework and exams. You cover 3 components for the A-Level qualification: Component 1 – Devising, this unit counts for 40% In this unit, students will study a play and then devise an original piece of theatre using the play as a stimulus. There are two parts to this component: 1.) A portfolio documenting the process and evaluation of the performance 2.) The devised performance Component 2 – Text in performance, this unit counts for 20% In this unit, students will choose, stage, rehearse, and perform two separate scripts to a visiting examiner. - The first performance will be a group-scripted performance. - The second performance will be a monologue performance. Component 3 – Theatre Makers in Practice, written exam, this unit counts for 40% In this unit, students will prepare and complete a 2.5-hour written exam, covering 3 different sections. Section A – Live theatre evaluation: students will go to watch a live theatre performance and then write a review on it, in light of a statement. Section B – From page to stage: students will study a play in lessons and then answer 2 questions, 1 as a performer and 1 as a designer. Section C – Interpreting a Performance Text: students
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashdown Drive, Tilgate, Crawley, RH10 5AD |
Theatre studies is a linear A-level course. Students will study plays, create their own devised work, perform from scripts, and complete a written exam. Students must have a good understanding of drama and English to be successful in the A-Level course. You need to be hard-working, committed, and enjoy working in a practical and written way.
Grade 4 + in English and Drama
The course will be assessed through coursework and exams. You cover 3 components for the A-Level qualification: Component 1 – Devising, this unit counts for 40% In this unit, students will study a play and then devise an original piece of theatre using the play as a stimulus. There are two parts to this component: 1.) A portfolio documenting the process and evaluation of the performance 2.) The devised performance Component 2 – Text in performance, this unit counts for 20% In this unit, students will choose, stage, rehearse, and perform two separate scripts to a visiting examiner. - The first performance will be a group-scripted performance. - The second performance will be a monologue performance. Component 3 – Theatre Makers in Practice, written exam, this unit counts for 40% In this unit, students will prepare and complete a 2.5-hour written exam, covering 3 different sections. Section A – Live theatre evaluation: students will go to watch a live theatre performance and then write a review on it, in light of a statement. Section B – From page to stage: students will study a play in lessons and then answer 2 questions, 1 as a performer and 1 as a designer. Section C – Interpreting a Performance Text: students