Drama
General course information
This specification is designed to promote a balance between practical theatre making and the theoretical understanding of drama and theatre. This stimulating and engaging course of study encourages learners to make connections between dramatic theory and their own practice.
Learners study five performance texts (three complete texts and two key extracts from two different texts, studied in the context of the whole text) representing a range of social, historical and cultural contexts.
Learners also study two influential theatre practitioners (individuals or companies) and produce three performances. In addition to their own theatre making, learners also develop knowledge and understanding of the role of the director and participate in live theatre as an audience member
Course Content
Unit
Content
Assessment
AS
Unit 1
Learners are required to create a piece of theatre based on an extract from a text using the techniques and working methods of either an influential theatre practitioner or a recognised theatre company.
Internal Assessment
AS
Unit 2
In this unit, learners are required to study one complete text.
Written examination: 1.5 hrs
A2 / A Level
Unit 3
This unit requires learners to engage with a stimulus supplied by WJEC to create two pieces of live theatre.
Externally assessed
A2 / A Level
Unit 4
In this unit, learners are required to study two complete texts. Learners are given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills in interpreting texts for performance in a written examination.
Written examination 2.5 hrs
Ideal Entry requirements
Although each application will be considered individually it would be beneficial for students to have at least 5 A*-C at GCSE level
Career Prospects
· Performing Career
· Career in therapy
· Backstage Career
· Careers you might not associate with performance – Law profession, public speaker, politician
· Technical Career
· Other Careers – Drama, dance, music teacher, higher education lecturer, entertainment agent
Examinations Body
Subject Leader
Miss L Rimmington