Theatre Studies A Level

UPDATED 20161013 12:37:43

A Level

Course information

Name: Theatre Studies A Level Qualification title: Theatre Studies A Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Content and Assessment Our A-level Drama and Theatre offers students the opportunity to explore drama as a practical art form, in which ideas and meaning are communicated to an audience through choices of form, style and convention. The subject content for A-level Drama and Theatre is divided into three components: • Drama and theatre; • Creating original drama; • Making theatre. Students will: • create, perform and respond to drama and theatre; • develop the creativity and independence to become effective theatre makers; • explore the relationship between theory and practice in a range of theatrical styles and periods and historical, social and cultural contexts; • learn how relevant research, independent thought and analysis of live theatre production can inform decision making in their practical work and put this understanding into practice; • experience the ways in which theatre makers collaborate to create theatre. At A2 Level, candidates are required to show knowledge and understanding of: • two published plays; • the connections between theory and practice demonstrated through a range of forms, genres and performance styles; • the work of theatre makers in a single live theatre production and be able to critically evaluate its success for an audience; • the process of creating an original drama; • develop a practical exploration and theatrical interpretation of one play and apply the methodology of one prescribed practitioner to an extract; • the ability to form judgements about live theatre based on their understanding of drama and theatre; • skills in the use of subject-specific terminology in a range of contexts; • performance and/or production skills appropriate to the creation and realisation of drama and theatre; • the ability to work creatively and collaboratively to achieve shared dramatic intentions and the ability to respond to plays imaginatively conveying ideas clearly and coherently. Awarding - Created 20151103 10:22:52 Updated 20161013 12:37:43

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Jack Hunt School
Foundation School
n/a

Address

Ledbury Road Town: Peterborough