DRAMA This course will enable students to explore a wide range of themes and issues through the use of a variety of dramatic strategies. Students will create, perform and respond to drama informed by their theoretical knowledge of drama and Theatre.
COURSE CONTENT Component 1: Understanding Drama Students will complete a live theatre production review and review the set text studied in Year 10. Component 3: Texts in Practice Students will complete a performance on two extracts from a set text.
SKILLS DEVELOPED This qualification will further develop a students ability to: ● Rehearse and perform effectively ● Work creatively as individuals and in a team ● Understand the characteristics of performance text(s) and dramatic work(s) ● Collaborate and communicate ● Analyse and evaluate theatre performance
FURTHER STUDY This course is strongly recommended for any path involving communication and interpersonal skills. It is a perfect foundation for a substantial number of A Levels: ● Theatre / Film / Design ● Marketing ● Public relations ● Journalism ● Education A grade 6 at GCSE is required to study this subject at A Level.
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ASSESSMENTS Component 3: Texts in Practice (20%). Performance of two extracts from one play Component 1: Understanding Drama (40%). Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes
