This course could be your entrance and passport to Higher Education, the worlds of theatre, film and TV, Public Relations, marketing, business, journalism or any one of numerous communication industries!
The A Level demands practical, creative and communication skills in almost equal measure, as well as reading and research.
Students will:
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Extend their ability to create drama and theatre either in performing or production roles
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Write about drama and develop powers of analysis and criticism
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Study plays, playwrights and practitioners
Students need to have:
ü Curiosity about issues and ideas
ü A creative instinct for communication through drama
ü An interest in gaining a greater understanding of how theatre and plays work
ü An interest in acting, directing or design
ü An interest in theatre companies and their work
ü Grade C or above in GCSE Drama or equivalent
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Year 12 AS Level
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Unit 1
Written exam
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- Response to live theatre
- Study of one set play
‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Shakespeare
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30%
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Unit 2
Practical
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Presentation of an Extract from a play
With supporting written response
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20%
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Year 13 A2 Level
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Unit 3
Written
exam
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Study of two set plays
A. Pre-20th century drama
B. 20th century or contemporary drama
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30%
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Unit 4
Practical
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Presentation of devised drama
With supporting written response
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20%
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Ms P Absalom BA (Hons) PGCE English & Drama