ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 6+ in GCSE Drama, or performance experience and a Grade 6+ in GCSE English Language 
  • A keen interest in performing, directing or designing (costume, set, lighting or sound)
  • An interest in studying, performing and watching different genres and styles of theatre

FUTURE PROGRESSION

  • A Level Drama and Theatre can open up further study and degrees in Drama, Film, Theatre Design and Management, Musical Theatre and other performance based courses, as well as being an excellent foundation for degrees and careers in English, Media, Journalism, Law, and Education 
  • The skills embedded within Drama suit any career involving communication, public speaking, team work or creativity, making it a very desirable and useful A Level

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

Component 1: Drama and Theatre

The study of two set plays, explored via both practical work and written responses focused on performing, directing and designing live theatre. Students will also explore a range of live theatre performances which they will then analyse and evaluate. This component is assessed via a written exam and is worth 40%.

Component 2: Creating Original Drama (Practical)

Students create their own performance, influenced by the work and methodologies of a theatre practitioner. They then produce a working notebook to go alongside the practical performance, detailing their devising process via analysis and evaluation. This component is moderated by AQA and is worth 30% of the A Level.

Component 3: Making Theatre (Practical)

Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts from three different plays. One extract is performed as a final performance assessed by a visiting examiner. A reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts is also submitted. This component is worth 30% of the A Level.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Mrs Rose to discuss further 
nrose@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk