A Level in Drama and Theatre Studies

A Level in Drama and Theatre Studies

Course Code: IL0006MQ/1A
Category: AS/A2 Level
Centre: Hyde Clarendon
Start Date: 07/09/2010
Day(s) of Week: MON/TUE/WED
Times: -
Duration: 1 year
Fee: £395
This course is free for school leavers (Aged 16-18)

Course Content: AS: You will study two units, first of which is: exploration of drama and theatre. This is the study of two plays to examine how they are put together and how to bring them to life on stage. You will look at acting, directing and design of set, costume and lighting. The second unit studied is theatre text in performance. This includes putting on a play and performing a monologue.

A2: In the A2 year, you will also study two units. One of these is exploration of dramatic performance, which involves working in a group and creating a unique and original piece of theatre which will be performed in front of an invited audience. The other unit is theatre text in context, which is a study of a play text and a historical period of theatrical development.

Special Features: There is an annual trip to London to The Globe Theatre and The Victoria and Albert Theatre Museum.

Course Format: Sessions take place in the studios and classrooms. There is a balance between practical and theory with emphasis on guided individual exploration. We participate in workshops with professional directors, actors and designers.

Confidence building is central to the course and this, together with the communication, interpersonal, organisational and presentational skills developed are highly valued by all employers and universities regardless of specialism.

Assessment will be through written and practical coursework and an externally examined performance.

Progression: Students wishing to progress onto A2 drama and Theatre Studies must achieve a minimum grade D at AS Level.

The course can lead onto further study in drama, theatre studies and performing Arts at Higher Education or HND level while also complimenting a range of other subjects.