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Drama and Theatre Studies
At A Level the drama and theatre studies specification
focuses on working with plays including monologue and
duologue to allow students to grow creatively and
imaginatively in both devised and scripted work.
Studying plays from the point of view of a director,
designer, performer and critic, the course enables
students to acquire a knowledge and understanding of
the language and drama of theatre as well as to develop
their performing and analytical skills. The course is
structured into four units assessing students through
practical and written exploration, evaluation and
performance.
At AS, students are required to demonstrate knowledge
and understanding of how performers, designers and
directors communicate meaning to an audience. Through
their own engagement with the medium as both
participant and informed audience member students will
be able to discuss a wide range of theatre practice and
the ideas of specific practitioners. Students will also gain
knowledge and understanding of appropriate vocabulary
and specialist terminology for the subject.
A2 further integrates theory and practice, offering
students opportunities to develop a variety of dramatic
and theatrical skills devised and scripted plays.
Throughout the course, students develop their
understanding and appreciation of critical concepts and
the significance of social, cultural and historical influences
on the development of drama and theatre.
The course will develop skills in communication,
analysing texts and performance, planning, facilitating
and realising performance through different rehearsal
processes. The aim is for the student to become an
independent practitioner in preparation for an arts-based
degree course or for Drama School. The course also may
be a compliment to other career aspirations such as
teaching, arts administration, arts education, or any
career involving public speaking or group work.
Assessment
AS
Unit 1: Exploration of Drama and Theatre
Unit 2: Theatre Text in Performance
A2
Unit 3: Exploration of Dramatic Performance
Unit 4: Theatre Text in Context

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