It is useful to have taken Drama at GCSE level but not essential. It is important that you are interested in gaining a greater understanding of how theatre and plays work and that you are keen to be involved with performances. You need to be curious about issues and ideas and have a creative instinct for communicating your ideas through drama. You may be keen on acting, writing or on the visual and technical side of theatre and wish to develop your skills in some or all of these areas. Equally you will be interested in going to the theatre to see plays performed by different theatre companies. The course demands practical, creative and communication skills in almost equal measure. You will extend your ability to create drama and theatre. You will also be required to write about drama and to develop your powers of analysis to become an informed critic. The course will involve taking part in drama productions, as well as studying plays and playwrights. UNIT 1: Devising (40% of the qualification 80 marks) Unit 2: Theatre Text in Performance (20% of the qualification 60 marks) UNIT 3: Theatre Makers in Practice (Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of the qualification 80 marks) Trips: You will need to attend a minimum of one live theatre production to write a review, this trip will cost approximately between £20-£35. Contact: mparks@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk
Name: Drama & Theatre Studies Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20161018 14:10:21 Updated 20161018 14:10:21
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