Course Title | Theatre Studies | Awarding Body | AQA | Course Level | AS & A2 | Course Description  | In the AS course students will develop as confident and independent interpreters of drama and theatre. They should assimilate theatrical concepts through practical and analytical exploration of dramatic styles and theatrical methods. They should recognise the importance of both discipline and cooperation within practical drama. The A Level course will broaden and deepen the knowledge, skills and understanding acquired at AS Level. Students are required to attend live theatre performances in the evening.
The AS course builds on the work studied for GCSE drama although this is not a prerequisite for entry.
Course Content - AS
Section A - Essay in response to a piece of live theatre seen during the course.
Section B - Essay on staging the set play studied on the course.
The presentation of an extract from a play as part of a group performance. This may be performance, directing, costume, mask, set design or lighting.
Course Content - A2
Section A - Two essays on set plays, one pre-twentieth century one contemporary.
Section B - Synoptic test, one essay describing complete stage realisation of a short extract of a play.
Performance by a group of a devised piece of drama. This may be performance, directing, costume, mask, set design or lighting. | Assessment | AS - 60% written paper, 40% practical
A2 - 60% written paper, 40% practical | Entry Requirements | GCSE Drama Grade C or GCSE English Grade B plus drama level 7 at KS3 or evidence of extra curricular performance. | Further Information | Ms C Byrne
Head of Drama |
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