AS Level Drama & Theatre Studies

A Level

In Taunton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Taunton

During your first year you will study a wide range of drama texts and explore the works of contrasting practitioners. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of genres including Greek Chorus, Absurdism and Naturalism while developing your appreciation of actor skills.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Taunton (Somerset)
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South Road, TA1 3DZ

Start date

On request

About this course

We prefer you to have GCSE Drama Grade C or above and GCSE English Grade B or above.

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Course programme

Drama & Theatre Studies
Level: AS & A Level

Board: Edexcel

Method of assessment
In your first year there will be internally assessed practical and written coursework. Also externally assessed practical examinations, along with written performance or design concept.

In the second year there will be internally assessed practical and written coursework as well as externally assessed written examination.

Why choose this course?
Drama offers you the opportunity to develop your individual creativity and to broaden your understanding of the complexities of theatre. If you enjoy practical exploration of drama and want to expand your knowledge of performance analysis, this course will enable you to appreciate the demands and rewards of a holistic approach to theatre.

A Level Drama and Theatre Studies is valued by universities for both its practical and academic achievements. It is effective preparation for those who wish to later move on to applied Drama Schools. If you are considering a career within the technical aspect of theatre, this course will give you a focused opportunity to explore and develop certain design elements.

What will I study?
During your first year you will study a wide range of drama texts and explore the works of contrasting practitioners. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of genres including Greek Chorus, Absurdism and Naturalism while developing your appreciation of actor skills.

During your second year, devising theatre performance will be introduced along with the performance history of pre-seventeenth century texts. Throughout the A Level programme, practical performance modules and context analysis will be applied.

Huish Extra
Theatre visits are an integral part of both first and second year modular work. These visits are not only informative but also offer an opportunity for continued theatre experience and sharing of drama performance.

AS Level Drama & Theatre Studies

Price on request