Who would benefit from this course? • Those with a specific interest in Theatre • Fine Arts students, giving them a wider view of important artistic movements of the 20th century • English and Language students who seek to extend their knowledge of Western drama and Theatre and gain another perspective on plays • History students looking to apply their knowledge of the social and political context of plays studied • Science students looking for a broader culture base for their Sixth Form work University and beyond? This course guarantees the development of the following transferable skills which make you an attractive candidate for any graduate course and future employment: • Confidence • Communication • Creativity • Empathy • Leadership • Resilience • Problem-solving • Project management • Public speaking • Taking direction • Teamwork • Time management
A pupil should have at least a 7/A grade at GCSE to take the subject at A Level, even though in some subject areas, an 8 or 9 at GCSE is a stronger indicator of subsequent success at A-Level.
Component One Written paper: 3h (40% of A level) Live Theatre Production Seen and Prescribed Plays. Responding to live theatre seen during the course and the study of two set texts. Component Two Practical devised performance 30% of A level (moderated by AQA) Presentation of devised drama. The assessment also includes candidates’ preparatory and development work and the submission of a working notebook. Option offered to be examined as an actor, director or designer. Component Three Making Theatre 30% of A level (marked by AQA) Practical exploration of three extracts each taken from a different play. Extract 3 will be performed as the final assessed group piece. The assessment also includes a reflective report. Option offered to be examined as an actor, director or designer.
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | City of London |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender of School | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,635 |
| Address | 107 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 3AL |
Who would benefit from this course? • Those with a specific interest in Theatre • Fine Arts students, giving them a wider view of important artistic movements of the 20th century • English and Language students who seek to extend their knowledge of Western drama and Theatre and gain another perspective on plays • History students looking to apply their knowledge of the social and political context of plays studied • Science students looking for a broader culture base for their Sixth Form work University and beyond? This course guarantees the development of the following transferable skills which make you an attractive candidate for any graduate course and future employment: • Confidence • Communication • Creativity • Empathy • Leadership • Resilience • Problem-solving • Project management • Public speaking • Taking direction • Teamwork • Time management
A pupil should have at least a 7/A grade at GCSE to take the subject at A Level, even though in some subject areas, an 8 or 9 at GCSE is a stronger indicator of subsequent success at A-Level.
Component One Written paper: 3h (40% of A level) Live Theatre Production Seen and Prescribed Plays. Responding to live theatre seen during the course and the study of two set texts. Component Two Practical devised performance 30% of A level (moderated by AQA) Presentation of devised drama. The assessment also includes candidates’ preparatory and development work and the submission of a working notebook. Option offered to be examined as an actor, director or designer. Component Three Making Theatre 30% of A level (marked by AQA) Practical exploration of three extracts each taken from a different play. Extract 3 will be performed as the final assessed group piece. The assessment also includes a reflective report. Option offered to be examined as an actor, director or designer.
