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Drama & Theatre Studies - A Level

Exam Board: WJEC

A Level Course Content

[There is no AS Level course available]

Course Content

You will have the opportunity learn and develop a range of transferable skills and practise applying these to new situations. These include analytical, problem-solving, organisation and time-management skills. You will also be able work collaboratively to generate, develop and communicate ideas, all of which will develop your emotional intelligence. Your practical skills will be refined and will demonstrate creativity, reflection and resilience, as well as developing confidence and strong presentation skills. Your written skills, both analytical and creative, as well as your ability to self-reflect, will be developed through a range of tasks. Studying Drama and Theatre will give you opportunities for higher order thinking, by considering ideas which go beyond language. This is great brain-training which will help you in other areas too. Through studying Drama and Theatre, you will be equipped with the skills to succeed in your next steps.

Assessment:

Component 1: Theatre Workshop 20%	Learners will be assessed on either acting or design. You will participate in the creation, development, and performance of a piece of theatre based on a reinterpretation of an extract. You will produce: A creative log of based on the rehearsal process A performance lasting between 5-16 minutes (depending on the number of actors in your group)	Teacher assessed, and externally moderated
Component 2: Text in Action 40%	Learners will be assessed on either acting or design. You will participate in the creation, development, and performance of two pieces of theatre: a devised piece using the techniques of an influential theatre practitioner or company an extract from a text in a different style You will also produce a written Process and Evaluation Report.	Externally assessed by a visiting examiner
Component 3: Text in Performance 40%	Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes You will answer: A series of questions based on your chosen set texts. You will also discuss and reflect upon live productions seen during the year.	Externally assessed examination

Entry Requirements:

Students are expected to have achieved: Grade 5 GCSE English & Grade 6 GCSE Drama

Career Progression

Career Progression:

The possibilities are endless. Drama will enable you to demonstrate many skills which employers, colleges and universities will be looking for. It can also give you opportunities to travel, meet people and get the most out of life. Some students go on to study Drama in some of the most recognised Drama colleges and conservatoires in Britain such as RADA, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Many also choose to study Drama as degree courses in Universities. 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. Others go on to various Universities (including Russell Group) to read a diverse range of subjects and work within an extremely broad range of careers including teaching, law, publishing, politics, translation, science, occupational therapy, journalism.

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