Drama and Theatre

O V E R V I E W

Why study Drama & Theatre?

To develop your appreciation of Drama & Theatre through practical and theoretical studies to the point where you can direct, perform, analyse and respond to theatre at an accomplished level.

Drama A level will give you essential transferable skills in presenting, working as a team and being creative.

What do I Need?

A grade 6 in English Language and a 6 in Drama if you have taken it at GCSE. A genuine interest in all forms of drama and theatre, plus the ability to work with others, be adaptable, and cope with performance to an audience and examiners.

Speak to any Year 12 or Year 13 Drama and Theatre students, or directly to Mr Warner.

Head of Department

Mr R J Warner

Examination Board

WJEC

Specification

36090 for unreformed A Level

How is the course assessed?

There are three components: An assessed theatre workshop, “Text in Action”, leading to an assessed performance and a two and half hour written exam assessing practical knowledge of the set texts.

What are the Special Features of the Course?

This course is concerned with close study of plays and being able to lift the words from the page to the stage. You will experience all the elements of the process and you’ll be expected to go to the theatre at least three times a year and take part in theatre workshops. Year 12 students organise and run a Year 7 Drama Club.

A Level Drama and Theatre is taught jointly with AGS and AHS pupils.

We are studying the EDUQAS GCE A level in Drama and Theatre.

Entry requirements

It is not essential to have done GCSE Drama but it helps – if you do take GCSE drama you need a Grade 6 or higher to cope with the demands of A level.

You also need to be able to write essays, so we recommend a Grade 5 or higher in GCSE English Language