Drama and Theatre Studies
Rochdale Sixth Form College - Rochdale
01706769800
College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY
Course summary

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.

Entry requirements

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.

How you'll be assessed

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

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityRochdale
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCollege Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY