St Columba’s College | Sixth Form
New for September 2021
Drama & Theatre Why choose Drama & Theatre? If you enjoy the excitement of performing in front of a live audience and have a passion for the practical aspects of Drama, from acting to set, lighting and sound design, then this subject offers you a broad range of opportunities. Drama and Theatre is a practical ‘hands-on’ subject with a strong academic profile. As well as acting in plays, you will explore live productions, playwrights and practitioners from a variety of times and genres. Many former students have gone on to top Russell Group universities, often with Drama and Theatre being their highest grade, securing them a place. Former students have gone on to read English at Cambridge, Law at Bristol, and Medicine at Imperial College London. Other students, who choose to work in the entertainment industry, via the Central School of Speech and Drama, and have gone on to successful careers on stage, and in television and film.
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This subject offers you a broad range of opportunities. Drama and Theatre is a practical ‘hands-on’ subject with a strong academic profile.
What will you learn? • How to devise theatre and develop your own performances and productions. • How to design set, lighting, costumes and sound. • Different rehearsal techniques. • Key skills in performance, and different style of acting, from tragedy to comedy. • You will gain a depth of knowledge about key practitioners and pioneers in theatre, from Brecht to Shakespeare • From watching live productions you will learn about all aspects of theatre – ‘total theatre’ • The historical and social context of theatre • How to approach a play text as a theatre director • In a media age, you will gain advantages in learning how to present yourself with confidence and vocal skills
Entry Requirement Grade 6 or higher in English literature or language. Please see Mr Garnett if you would like more information on this new course. Exam Board and Syllabus Edexcel 9DR0
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