AS and A 50% Exam based/ 50% Practical based Drama and Theatre Studies A Level Department: Performing Arts Type of Qualification: A/S A level Exam Board: AQA Additional Requirements: Grade 6 at GCSE (Non Drama GCSE students will be considered) Course content Whose kind of course? Component 1: Drama and Theatre Drama and Theatre Studies is an exploration of Theatre in all forms. What’s assessed You will study new styles and approaches Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre AS Study of one set plays Explore plays that are inspiring A2 of two set plays Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers There will be many opportunities for performance and Written exam: 3 hours, 40% Assessment: to see live theatre productions Component 2: Creating Original Drama (A2 only) You will have the opportunity to devise a completely original performance What’s assessed Process of creating devised drama Career prospects Performance of devised drama Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. Whatever you choose to do next, AS and A Level Drama and Assessment: Working notebook (20%) and devised performance (10%), 30% Theatre Studies will equip you with the drive, confidence, skills and experience for a successful future. Students have gone on to Drama Schools to study Theatre Studies and Performing Arts at Component 3: Making theatre (practical) University, Acting, Directing, Technical Support, Digital Theatre. What’s assessed
AS and A 50% Exam based/ 50% Practical based Drama and Theatre Studies A Level Department: Performing Arts Type of Qualification: A/S A level Exam Board: AQA Additional Requirements: Grade 6 at GCSE (Non Drama GCSE students will be considered) Course content Component 1: Drama and Theatre What’s assessed Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre AS Study of one set plays A2 of two set plays Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers Assessment: Written exam: 3 hours, 40% Component 2: Creating Original Drama (A2 only) What’s assessed Process of creating devised drama Performance of devised drama Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. Assessment: Working notebook (20%) and devised performance (10%), 30% Component 3: Making theatre (practical) What’s assessed Whose kind of course? Drama and Theatre Studies is an exploration of Theatre in all forms. You will study new styles and approaches Explore plays that are inspiring There will be many opportunities for performance and to see live theatre productions You will have the opportunity to devise a completely original performance Career prospects Whatever you choose to do next, AS and A Level Drama and Theatre Studies will equip you with the drive, confidence, skills and experience for a successful future. Students have gone on to Drama Schools to study Theatre Studies and Performing Arts at University, Acting, Directing, Technical Support, Digital Theatre.
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