A Level - Drama
Drama and Theatre
- Recommended Entry Requirements 5 GCSE's at level 5 or above including 5 in English Lang or Lit is a must; GCSE Drama (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
- Type of Qualification A Level
- Exam Board AQA
What you'll study
You will explore 5 different plays over the two year course; 2 as set texts for your written exam at the end of year 13 and 3 as performance texts for your practical exam, also completed in year 13. You will complete 2 practical assessments – in year 12 you will devise your own piece of theatre, applying the theories and practice of a prescribed practitioner. You will choose your practitioner after taking part in a number of workshops where you will explore a range of different styles including: realism, epic theatre, total theatre and physical theatre. The components are designed to develop your physical and vocal skills alongside your understanding of style, as well as developing your understanding of how theatre is performed. The written element of the course will build on your analytical and evaluative skills, where there is a focus on how effects are achieved, honing in on precise details and skills used by theatre makers.
What you'll love
You will love going to see live theatre and discussing your response after. You will enjoy exploring a range of styles and practitioners, learning more about the styles you enjoy and using your creativity to devise your own piece of Drama. As a Drama student, you will develop excellent interpersonal skills that you will be able to use in any career. You will have access to one of the fastest growing industries in the UK: the creative industries are growing at more than twice the rate of the rest of the UK economy and employ nearly 2 million people in this country. The UK are world leaders in this industry.
Why take it?
Whilst a number of our A Level students do go on to study Drama or Acting at degree level and now work in the creative arts industry; many of our students have applied the skills they have developed through their work in Drama in the following areas: Hair and Beauty, Law, Construction Management, Teaching, Policing and the Intelligence Service amongst others. As well as developing your knowledge of Drama, you will develop an empathy and understanding of the world that is valued by all professions.
Click on the links below to see the full specification and examples of the written paper, we currently study Jerusalem for Section A of the paper and Our Country’s Good for Section B
