Drama and Theatre Studies AS/A Level

Awarding Body

EDEXCEL

Who is the course for?

Student interested in the theory and performance of Drama.

What can it lead to?

Higher Education courses, such as degrees in drama, theater studies or related subjects, as well as careers in the performing arts industry.

What are the entry requirements?

6 A*-C GCSE grades including English and Maths.  GCSE Drama is an advantage.  

What will I Study?

This course gives you a broad understanding of theatre studies and drama in both practical and theoretical contexts. You'll learn performance and directing skills and will also study important contemporary plays, which will develop your analytical and evaluative skills. You'll attend workshop activities and lectures/discussions to explore drama, and theatre trips to enable you to evaluate live theatre and personal roles. Assessment is through ongoing observation, coursework, written exams and a full length production that will be observed by an external examiner.

How will I be taught?

A combination of whole class teaching, workshop activities and rehearsals.

How will I be assessed?

Coursework 60%

Exams 40%

Unit 1 - Practical and written

Unit 2 - Practical

Unit 3 - Practical

Unit 4 - Written Exam

What equipment or materials will I need?

Loose fitting clothing suitable for movement; note taking equipment, play texts.

Are there any links to other courses?

There are subject content links with A level Media, English and Philosophy, and performing links with Dance.

Course Offer Condition

Harrow Sixth Form Collegiate expects to run courses that are offered. However, courses that do not recruit to a satisfactory level may be offered at another centre or withdrawn.