Drama & Theatre

Course summary

Why study the subject The Drama and Theatre programme encourages creativity, focuses on practical work and developing skills that will support progression to further study of Drama and a wide range of other subjects. Course Structure Year 12 An introduction to drama and theatre with practical exploration of a set text and practitioner. Rehearse and perform key extracts for internal assessment as well as a portfolio based on the exploration of the extract. Year 13 Explore extract from new play and practitioner to devise. Prepare new mono/duologue for assessment and prepare new group performance from text. Revise set texts and watch live pieces of theatre for the written exam. Skills Acquired Students will develop a variety of dramatic and theatrical skills - including performing, directing and critical evaluation - alongside an understanding and appreciation of drama and theatre in a social, cultural and historical context. Students suited to the course Students with an enthusiasm for Drama and Theatre, passionate about developing their performance skills, and an interest in practically exploring various genres of theatre. What other subjects it combines well with Drama encourages creativity, focuses on practical work and developing skills that will support a wide range of other subjects. English in particular has many connections with Drama: analysing plays and texts, studying the links between actors/characters and the audience, and as performers their use of creative language. Career or HE the course leads to A Level Drama and Theatre opens up a whole range of career opportunities, as you will have the ability to work in a team, the confidence to talk to large groups of people and the ability to adapt to various situations. This course will prepare you for degree level study at university in many subjects, but especially in Theatre and Performance. This is the first step to securing a career in professional acting, community theatre, directing, technical theatre, theatre production, writing, motivational speaking and teaching. Co-curricular • Trip to Live Theatre Performances • Visits to Performing Arts Colleges/Universities • Workshops with Professional Theatre Practitioners • Audition Technique Classes • Community Outreach Projects • A Level and Whole School Performances • Opportunities to lead/take part in School Clubs