A-level Drama and Theatre There are three components to the A-level qualification. Component One: 40% of the qualification 1. Devise an original performance piece in response to a play that is chosen by the teacher. This piece will be performed in the style of a theatre practitioner. 2. Portfolio of work to support the performance work. Component Two: 20% of the qualification 1. A group performance of an extract chosen by the teacher to cater to the skills of the students on the course. 2. A monologue and/or duologue. Component Three: 40% of the qualification Written Examination: 2 hours 30 minutes Section A: Students will see a piece of theatre before the exam and answer an extended response question. They are allowed notes of up to 500 words in the exam. Section B: Students will revisit That Face by Polly Stenham and will answer two extended questions based on an unseen extract. Section C: Students will study Lysistrata by Aristophanes and, in the role of director, answer a question that communicates their ideas for a contemporary performance of the play. In recent years, higher education institutions and employers have flagged the need for students to develop a range of transferable skills to enable them to respond with confidence to the demands of undergraduate study and the world of work. Although students may not want to pursue a career within the performing arts, the skills they will develop in the drama classroom will be priceless in any career they pursue. Students will develop into confident speakers, able to work with many different people in varying group sizes, be aware of how to present themselves in job interviews, presentations, or auditions, be able to analyze and evaluate, and have a rich understanding of how to interact and communicate with others. Studying Drama and Theatre is useful for students considering higher education in any arts or humanities subject including English Language and Literature, Journalism, Dance, Music, Art and Design, and Media Studies. Career opportunities include arts/theatre administration, teaching, arts journalism, directing, acting, designing, stage management, theatre management, technician, broadcasting, media presenting, drama therapy, and scriptwriting.
Grade 5 in English Literature or Language and Grade 5 in Drama.
Component One: Internally assessed and externally moderated. Component Two: Externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Component Three: Externally examined.
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| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED |
A-level Drama and Theatre There are three components to the A-level qualification. Component One: 40% of the qualification 1. Devise an original performance piece in response to a play that is chosen by the teacher. This piece will be performed in the style of a theatre practitioner. 2. Portfolio of work to support the performance work. Component Two: 20% of the qualification 1. A group performance of an extract chosen by the teacher to cater to the skills of the students on the course. 2. A monologue and/or duologue. Component Three: 40% of the qualification Written Examination: 2 hours 30 minutes Section A: Students will see a piece of theatre before the exam and answer an extended response question. They are allowed notes of up to 500 words in the exam. Section B: Students will revisit That Face by Polly Stenham and will answer two extended questions based on an unseen extract. Section C: Students will study Lysistrata by Aristophanes and, in the role of director, answer a question that communicates their ideas for a contemporary performance of the play. In recent years, higher education institutions and employers have flagged the need for students to develop a range of transferable skills to enable them to respond with confidence to the demands of undergraduate study and the world of work. Although students may not want to pursue a career within the performing arts, the skills they will develop in the drama classroom will be priceless in any career they pursue. Students will develop into confident speakers, able to work with many different people in varying group sizes, be aware of how to present themselves in job interviews, presentations, or auditions, be able to analyze and evaluate, and have a rich understanding of how to interact and communicate with others. Studying Drama and Theatre is useful for students considering higher education in any arts or humanities subject including English Language and Literature, Journalism, Dance, Music, Art and Design, and Media Studies. Career opportunities include arts/theatre administration, teaching, arts journalism, directing, acting, designing, stage management, theatre management, technician, broadcasting, media presenting, drama therapy, and scriptwriting.
Grade 5 in English Literature or Language and Grade 5 in Drama.
Component One: Internally assessed and externally moderated. Component Two: Externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Component Three: Externally examined.