A-Level Drama and Theatre

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Why choose Drama and Theatre? Studying A Level Drama and Theatre Studies allows you to acquire knowledge and skills for further study and/or future employment in this industry. The course looks at the practices and theories of classical and contemporary practitioners and deepens your knowledge and appreciation for theatre's history and its development. You will be encouraged to develop your acting, creative and collaborative skills and will create innovative theatre pieces that will entertain and challenge audiences. What will the course involve? Throughout the course you will devise and perform scripted pieces of work, read plays, analyse theatre productions and develop your performance skills while theoretically learning about the various styles, techniques and features involved in theatre practice. Drama focuses on creating and developing theatre and Theatre Studies focuses on the analysis of theatre productions and the impact on the audiences.

Course information

Name: A-Level Drama and Theatre Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Drama and Theatre Studies Qualification type: Assessment How is the course examined? 60% written examination40% practical examination Written coursework forms part of the practical assessment. All examinations will take place in the second year and could be from any topic studied over the two years. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20170202 14:17:00 Updated 20170202 14:17:00

Entry requirements

The department has a large purpose build Theatre that has an audience capacity of 200. Students are encouraged to use this space for additional rehearsals when they desire. The theory classroom is well resourced with relevant scripts, plays, DVDs and textbooks. Additionally, students have access to the changing rooms which have locker and shower facilities. Equipment required The department has a large purpose build Theatre that has an audience capacity of 200. Students are encouraged to use this space for additional rehearsals when they desire. The theory classroom is well resourced with relevant scripts, plays, DVDs and textbooks. Additionally, students have access to the changing rooms which have locker and shower facilities.

Provider

CARMEL COLLEGE
info@carmel.ac.uk
01744 452200
http://www.carmel.ac.uk

Address

Prescot Road Town: ST. HELENS County:Merseyside

Learning aims

Title: GCE AS Level in Drama and Theatre Studies Qualification: GCE AS Level in Drama and Theatre Studies Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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