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Drama and Theatre Studies
STATEMENT OF INTENT FOR DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES
Drama and Theatre students at Charters School will explore their creativity through a variety of styles, themes and topics. Students will become confident and independent thinkers, who are able to critically analyse the roles within theatre and live productions. Students will have an appreciation of their own work and others, always demonstrating respect and empathy. They will participate in an engaging, practical curriculum, that supports the development of new acting skills, as well nurturing existing talent.
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COURSE DETAILS
Component 1: Theatre Workshop (YR 12) – This component requires students to demonstrate skills and understanding in a text-based performance; either as actors or designers.
Component 2: Text in Action (YR 13) – This component requires students to demonstrate skills and understanding of text based and devised performance, as well as the ideas and influences of particular theatre practitioners, companies and styles.
Component 3: Text in Performance (YR 12 and 13) – This component is a written exam. Students will study three set texts: Hedda Gabler, Saved and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time from the perspectives of directors, actors and designers.
COMPLEMENTARY SUBJECTS
The is an academic subject so will work well alongside most A-level courses. English Literature and the analysis skills covered here work well in partnership with the Drama course.
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
The possibilities are endless. Drama will enable you to demonstrate many skills which employers, colleges and universities will be looking for. A number of students forge successful careers as Actors, Directors, Lighting or Sound Designers, Costume, Hair and Make-Up Designers or Stage Designers. There are many other career paths within the industry including Stage Managers, Press and PR Managers and Producers.
BE INSPIRED BY EXPLORING FURTHER
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon and adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens
Use the National Theatre or Drama Online services to access a range of free recorded theatre productions.
‘Three on the aisle’ podcast
‘Twins talk theatre’ podcast
