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Drama and Theatre Studies AS and A2 Level |
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EDEXCEL/8DR01/9DR01
DRAMA HEADLINES
Unit 1: Last 2 years we have achieved 50% A grade for this module Unit 3: 77% A grade 0ver 250 places made available for theatre trips ranging from Salisbury to Southampton, to Portsmouth and of course to the West End in London. A very successful drama production of ‘DNA’, ’Breathing Corpses’ and ‘Hairspray’.
COURSE CONTENT
The course provides the opportunity to explore theatre from a performer’s, practitioner’s and designer’s perspective.
| ‘AS’ Level: |
Unit 1: Exploration of Drama and Theatre |
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Unit 2: Theatre Text in Performance |
| ‘A2’ Level: |
Unit 3: Exploration of Dramatic Performance |
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Unit 4: Theatre Text in Context |
TEACHING
The lessons will explore ideas practically. You may have the opportunity to work with professionals and see live theatre. The emphasis lies in creating positive group dynamics within a teamwork approach. The decisions of the group and individual are important in this subject.
ASSESSMENT
| Unit 1. |
Practical and written exploration of two plays. Visit a theatre performance/analysis. (20%) |
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Practical performance/design. Including monologue or duologue. (30%) |
| Unit 3. |
The creation of a group presentation as actor/designer. This includes a detailed written assessment. (22.5%) |
| Unit 4. |
A 2½ hour written paper based on |
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a) set text |
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b) a live performance. (27.5%) |
THE REQUIREMENTS
Enthusiasm for the subject is essential. The willingness and commitment to rehearse and develop ideas outside the lesson is vital. A*-C in Drama GCSE is recommended but not essential. A*-C in GCSE in English needed
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information contact Mr S MacFarlane, Subject Leader for Drama, or Mrs A Pearce, Teacher of Drama..
“Drama enables you to work together as a team.”
“Drama has given me the opportunity to increase my confidence and has involved me in the school’s dramatic activities...”
“Drama... If you have a passion for performance and drama then this is definitely the subject for you. Its great!”
“What a fantastic subject! The productions are always fun and the lessons aren’t bad either! A must for drama fans.”
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