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A Level Theatre Studies

A Level Theatre Studies offer an unparalleled opportunity to develop inter-personal skills, as well as promoting creative insight and understanding. The courses depend heavily on research procedures, exploration of ideas and theories and the acquisition and application of skills. Suitable for those wishing to pursue Drama beyond school, but also recognised as offering a broad array of critical transferable skills.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GCSE Drama Grade 6 or above. Students who have not studied Drama at GCSE will be considered on an individual basis following a discussion with the Head of Drama.


“The drama department is a place where I feel completely comfortable and is a place where I can fully express my creativity.”
 

WHERE THIS SUBJECT CAN TAKE YOU

Degree course in Drama, Performing Arts, English, Drama School, Film and Television and Media. Drama and Theatre Studies graduates get jobs with a range of employers including theatres and arts organisations, broadcasters, schools, colleges and universities, welfare organisations and advertising agencies.

AWARD - A LEVEL AQA Drama and Theatre Studies

COURSE CONTENT/STRUCTURE
  • Component 1: 40% Set Texts; Hedda Gabler, Our Country’s Good, Live Theatre
  • Component 2: 30% Devising original drama
  • Component 3: 30%  Presenting three extracts from three texts, influenced
  • by a theatre practitioner
ASSESSMENT
  • Component 1:  Final 180 minute written exam.
  • Component 2:  Internal assessment (Practical and Written Coursework), external moderation.
  • Component 3:  External assessment by visiting examiner (Practical and Written Coursework).

 

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