Drama and Theatre Studies -AS and A2 Level

A Level

In Lewes

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Lewes

  • Duration

    1 Year

The course will help you develop your performance and textual analysis skills. AS Content: You will practically explore and analyse two play texts. You will have the opportunity to perform or use your design skills in a theatre production. You will also perform either a monologue or duologue. A2 Content. You will work in a small group to create a devised performance and you will evaluate this in your coursework. You will study two plays from the viewpoint of a director.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Lewes (East Sussex)
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Mountfield Road, BN7 2XH

Start date

On request

About this course

A-C in English or Drama. This is in addition to the standard College entry requirements for the programme you have chosen.

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Course programme


Drama and Theatre Studies AS and A2

Subject category:
Performing Arts

What will I study?
The course will help you develop your performance and textual analysis skills. AS Content: You will practically explore and analyse two play texts. You will have the opportunity to perform or use your design skills in a theatre production. You will also perform either a monologue or duologue. A2 Content. You will work in a small group to create a devised performance and you will evaluate this in your coursework. You will study two plays from the viewpoint of a director.

Duration:
One year for AS Level and a further year to complete A2 Level.

Do I need any additional qualifications/ skills?
During the course you will have the opportunity to go on a number of trips. In the past we have seen productions in London at the National Theatre; Almeida; Old Vic and we have had tours of Shakespeares Globe and the National. Students have also done workshops at the Globe; Almeida; and with Frantic Assembly. We also offer students the chance to see local productions at the Theatre Royal Brighton and Chichester.

How will I be assessed?
Assessment is based on performances, coursework and a written examination at the end of the A2 year.

What can I do afterwards?
This popular subject can prepare you for a specialist course at university or drama school. Studied in combination with other subjects, it acts as an excellent basis for further study in other curriculum areas. It combines especially well with English, Film Studies, Media, Art, Performing Arts, Dance, Law and Languages. Past students are currently studying at Central School of Speech and Drama, East 15, Guildhall, London Studio as well as a a range of Universities such as Cambridge, Royal Holloway, Canterbury and Leeds.

Are there any additional costs involved?
£30 at the start of the course for scripts, course materials, workshops and production costs. You will also need to allow around £40 per year for theatre visits.

Location:
Lewes 6th Form College

Drama and Theatre Studies -AS and A2 Level

Price on request