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COURSE OVERVIEW
• Explore plays through both practical and written responses. • Work on specific roles in contrasting plays and be assessed on their performances. • Work in a group to produce an original piece of devised theatre. • Examine how some plays were originally performed. • We are always keen for you to learn theory through practice so your written work is relevant and informed. Our aim is to develop you • as both an individual and team player throughout the course -; skills which are valuable to a range of career paths. In the first year, you study one set play, ‘That Face’; by Polly Stenham, and devise a piece of original drama in a group after studying the physical theatre practitioner, Frantic Assembly. You also attend at least two performances, both local and London based. In the second year, you study your second set play ‘Dr Faustus’; by Christopher Marlowe. You also perform in both a scripted group piece and either a monologue or a duologue. In the second year, you will also attend at least two performances, one of which you review for your written exam. A wide range of teaching and learning styles is used during the course. Formal lessons are combined with discussion, group work, task- based learning and research activities. Both years of the course include involvement in a theatrical production which is shown in The Sealight Theatre. It is expected that you will work independently outside, completing a range of tasks and activities in an Independent Study Pack. There is also a commitment to attending additional rehearsals in the weeks preceding performances. 1:1 support is available to all students.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4, including grade 4 in English Language, Maths and Drama (or an audition). It is not necessary to have studied Drama at school. The priority is to have a willingness to develop an independent approach to taking direction and developing both practical and academic skills. If you love drama and theatre and are able to commit your time, energy and creativity to your work, you will have a wonderful time on this course!
A Levels in Music and Dance are related as is the RSL Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts. Any of these make a good combination. On the other hand you could include Drama and Theatre studies A-Level as a complete contrast to your other subjects to demonstrate your range of skills & interests. Students could take a degreein Drama, Theatre Studies or Performing Arts, and can go on to study either at drama school or university. Employment can be directly related to the skills developed in the course, leading to work as a performer, in theatre management or the broad range of production roles. However, the confidence, creative thinking and presentation skills students develop through A Level Drama will also serve you well in a variety of other careers, for example: Arts Administration, Drama Therapy, Teaching/Public Relations, Hospitality, Events Management.
Course assessment consists of both practical and written examinations. 40% of the final grade is based on the Devising Project, 20% is based on the Scripted Performances and 40% on the written exam.
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The ability to work independently, particularly in rehearsals. Good essay writing and research skills are also required for coursework and exam elements.