Theatre Studies

A LEVEL THEATRE STUDIES

Who is this course for?

A Level Theatre Studies is for students who are interested in the practical study and exploration of plays and practitioners within a social, cultural and historic context. There are three key components to the course and all are taught practically. The course provides opportunities for devising, directing, performance and design across a range of genres and styles and students can select their own route through. Currently, students enjoy exploring two plays: ‘the first working class tragedy’ Woyzeck, a play which presents the protagonist’s struggles in a hostile environment and Accidental Death of An Anarchist, a fast paced and darkly comic political satire.

Course Details

The A Level Course requires study of the following core content: Component 1: Devising. Students create their own original piece using a play and practitioner as a starting point. Component 2: Text in Performance. Students study two plays and perform or design for a group extract and a monologue/ duologue. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice. Students analyse and evaluate a live performance, present their own director’s concept for a play and write as a performer and designer on a second play.

Career Opportunities

Theatre Studies offers students the opportunity to develop a full range of transferable skills from literacy through communication to presentational skills and opens up a range of careers including marketing, broadcasting, acting, technical theatre careers, therapy and teaching. Universities accept theatre Studies as an academic entry qualification. There are a range of theatre courses available with different specialisms to suit a range of skills.