Drama and Theatre combines the study of practical performance with the history and social context of theatre. It is the study of a range of practitioners and acting styles, as well as reading and analysing plays. It also includes learning about stage-craft and stage-management skills in set design, lighting and sound. Drama and Theatre is an exciting, engaging course with a huge amount of opportunities to step outside of your comfort zone. You can expect to be treated as a professional actor and enjoy learning about the performing arts industry and the context of producing a successful play. In addition, you will develop your analysis and inference of the texts.
To study at RSFC, you must have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above across four separate subjects, including GCSE mathematics and/or English language. In addition, a grade 4/pass or above in GCSE/BTEC drama or performing arts. A grade 4 or above in English language is also required.
In year 1: • Component 1 - devising (40% of the qualification) is assessed via one practical group piece where you are marked as an individual actor, and one piece of written coursework. In year 2: • Component 2 - text in performance (20% of the qualification) is assessed via the performance of two scripted texts marked by an external examiner. • Component 3 - theatre makers in practice (40% of the qualification) is a written exam at the end of the course where you will show evidence of analysing plays and writing from a performer, designer and director’s point of view
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY |
Drama and Theatre combines the study of practical performance with the history and social context of theatre. It is the study of a range of practitioners and acting styles, as well as reading and analysing plays. It also includes learning about stage-craft and stage-management skills in set design, lighting and sound. Drama and Theatre is an exciting, engaging course with a huge amount of opportunities to step outside of your comfort zone. You can expect to be treated as a professional actor and enjoy learning about the performing arts industry and the context of producing a successful play. In addition, you will develop your analysis and inference of the texts.
To study at RSFC, you must have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above across four separate subjects, including GCSE mathematics and/or English language. In addition, a grade 4/pass or above in GCSE/BTEC drama or performing arts. A grade 4 or above in English language is also required.
In year 1: • Component 1 - devising (40% of the qualification) is assessed via one practical group piece where you are marked as an individual actor, and one piece of written coursework. In year 2: • Component 2 - text in performance (20% of the qualification) is assessed via the performance of two scripted texts marked by an external examiner. • Component 3 - theatre makers in practice (40% of the qualification) is a written exam at the end of the course where you will show evidence of analysing plays and writing from a performer, designer and director’s point of view