Drama and Theatre is a demanding and creatively invigorating course. Students study performance from a variety of perspectives: practical, historical, academic and theoretical. While academic excellence is a must, the specification focuses on the practical exploration of performance texts, including exploring them from a practitioner's perspective. The performance texts studied for the written exam require students to articulate how they would direct and perform certain roles, design for certain scenes and interpret a full text for performance. The course also develops interest in, and enjoyment of theatre as an audience member building upon students’ knowledge and understanding of theatre in social, political and cultural contexts. Lastly, level Drama and Theatre develop skills increasingly valued by universities and employers such as thinking and working creatively, communicating effectively and being empathetic I.e., relating to the thoughts, emotions, and experiences of others. Course structure Component 1: Devising. Inspired by a stimulus and in the style of a practitioner, students create their piece of theatre for an audience. As such, the willingness to collaborate, practically explore ideas and accept failure as an important and necessary part of the process, are key. Component 2: Text in Performance. Students perform both a published play and a monologue or duologue. This component is externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice. Live theatre evaluation – choice of performance. Practical exploration and study of a complete performance text – focusing on how this can be realised for performance (currently Machinal by Sophie Treadwell) Practical exploration and interpretation of another complete performance text, in light of a chosen theatre practitioner (currently Lysistrata by Aristophanes)
At least eight GCSEs or IGCSEs graded at 7 or above for entry to our sixth form in the subjects that you are taught at school. For students currently at CLSG, each subject has a standard entry requirement of Grade 7 at GCSE or IGCSE in that subject or a related subject as specified under each subject’s entry in this booklet. At least Grade 7 in GCSE Drama is usually required. You can be examined as an actor or designer. What is crucial is an excitement about the artistry of theatre in all aspects. All students are expected to participate in acting exercises in class. Drama and Theatre students’ commitment to this subject must be total. Cooperation within the group is part of the assessment process. Co-curricular involvement, attendance of live theatre events and reading about the subject is essential.
Coursework: A level - Practical work, including preparatory and development work - some areas assessed by your teacher(s), externally moderated, and externally examined. Devised work and scripted performances will be examined in your second year. Examinations: A level - written work is externally examined, normally in the summer term. Trips: London is the theatre capital of the world and we intend to see live performances as often as we can. Students will be able to watch productions and visit theatres as part of the course. Trips are usually compulsory. Every two years, at the October half-term, students are allowed to travel to Greece on a joint Drama and Classics trip.
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | City of London |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender of School | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,778 |
| Address | St Giles' Terrace, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BB |
Drama and Theatre is a demanding and creatively invigorating course. Students study performance from a variety of perspectives: practical, historical, academic and theoretical. While academic excellence is a must, the specification focuses on the practical exploration of performance texts, including exploring them from a practitioner's perspective. The performance texts studied for the written exam require students to articulate how they would direct and perform certain roles, design for certain scenes and interpret a full text for performance. The course also develops interest in, and enjoyment of theatre as an audience member building upon students’ knowledge and understanding of theatre in social, political and cultural contexts. Lastly, level Drama and Theatre develop skills increasingly valued by universities and employers such as thinking and working creatively, communicating effectively and being empathetic I.e., relating to the thoughts, emotions, and experiences of others. Course structure Component 1: Devising. Inspired by a stimulus and in the style of a practitioner, students create their piece of theatre for an audience. As such, the willingness to collaborate, practically explore ideas and accept failure as an important and necessary part of the process, are key. Component 2: Text in Performance. Students perform both a published play and a monologue or duologue. This component is externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice. Live theatre evaluation – choice of performance. Practical exploration and study of a complete performance text – focusing on how this can be realised for performance (currently Machinal by Sophie Treadwell) Practical exploration and interpretation of another complete performance text, in light of a chosen theatre practitioner (currently Lysistrata by Aristophanes)
At least eight GCSEs or IGCSEs graded at 7 or above for entry to our sixth form in the subjects that you are taught at school. For students currently at CLSG, each subject has a standard entry requirement of Grade 7 at GCSE or IGCSE in that subject or a related subject as specified under each subject’s entry in this booklet. At least Grade 7 in GCSE Drama is usually required. You can be examined as an actor or designer. What is crucial is an excitement about the artistry of theatre in all aspects. All students are expected to participate in acting exercises in class. Drama and Theatre students’ commitment to this subject must be total. Cooperation within the group is part of the assessment process. Co-curricular involvement, attendance of live theatre events and reading about the subject is essential.
Coursework: A level - Practical work, including preparatory and development work - some areas assessed by your teacher(s), externally moderated, and externally examined. Devised work and scripted performances will be examined in your second year. Examinations: A level - written work is externally examined, normally in the summer term. Trips: London is the theatre capital of the world and we intend to see live performances as often as we can. Students will be able to watch productions and visit theatres as part of the course. Trips are usually compulsory. Every two years, at the October half-term, students are allowed to travel to Greece on a joint Drama and Classics trip.
