Drama & Theatre EDEXCEL
What will I be studying? You will extend your ability to create drama and study plays, playwrights and live theatre productions. What does this subject involve? You will take part in theatre productions, and also be required to write about the interpretation of plays and live theatre from the point of view of the actor, director and audience member. You will develop your powers of analysis to become an informed critic. What skills or qualities will I need? • The course demands practical, creative and communication skills in equal measure • Acting and/or theatre design skills • A creative instinct for communicating your views through drama
What about future prospects and careers? This course can lead to further study in Drama, Theatre Studies and Performing Arts in Higher Education, although students have gone on to study a range of subjects including Law, Biology, History and English Literature. It can also lead to a career in the performing arts industries. Do I need to have studied this for GCSE? It is useful to have taken Drama at GCSE level but not essential. Additional information You will need to participate in theatre visits and involvement in co-curricular drama productions will greatly benefit your studies.
• Good writing skills in order to express your ideas clearly in essay form
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