The drama and theatre studies course examines many forms of theatre from different periods. There is a strong emphasis on performance and on an understanding of the context of theatre. The course aims to encourage the development of dramatic and theatrical skills. Students will also be provided with a wide range of opportunities to develop their understanding and enjoyment of drama and theatre as audience members and performers. Other aspects which will be addressed by this course include furthering knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural contexts of drama and theatre through detailed study of dramatic texts and the work of theatre practitioners. Emphasis will also be placed on developing the ability to respond critically to a range of drama texts and to theatre in performance. Finally, students will also be encouraged to develop their practical skills and abilities as interpreters and originators of drama performances.
Students will need to have at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics at Level 4. To enable students to select the most appropriate subjects at A-Level we use a system based on their APS (average point score) from their GCSE results. Add together your 8 highest GCSE's and then divide by 8 to give your APS. We advise students to choose the subjects which best fit their APS.
Component 1: Devising Internal Assessment 40% Component 2: Text in Performance External Assessment 20% Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice Written Exam 40%
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
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| Address | Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JE |
The drama and theatre studies course examines many forms of theatre from different periods. There is a strong emphasis on performance and on an understanding of the context of theatre. The course aims to encourage the development of dramatic and theatrical skills. Students will also be provided with a wide range of opportunities to develop their understanding and enjoyment of drama and theatre as audience members and performers. Other aspects which will be addressed by this course include furthering knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural contexts of drama and theatre through detailed study of dramatic texts and the work of theatre practitioners. Emphasis will also be placed on developing the ability to respond critically to a range of drama texts and to theatre in performance. Finally, students will also be encouraged to develop their practical skills and abilities as interpreters and originators of drama performances.
Students will need to have at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics at Level 4. To enable students to select the most appropriate subjects at A-Level we use a system based on their APS (average point score) from their GCSE results. Add together your 8 highest GCSE's and then divide by 8 to give your APS. We advise students to choose the subjects which best fit their APS.
Component 1: Devising Internal Assessment 40% Component 2: Text in Performance External Assessment 20% Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice Written Exam 40%