Drama and theatre is a subject that by its nature requires you to consider individual, moral, ethical, social and cultural issues. As a subject, it develops the key skills required in all industries such as collaboration, communication, resilience and independence.
The specification provides a good balance between the practical and the theoretical aspects of the subject. You will act from classic as well as contemporary texts and devise theatre of your own in response to a stimulus. You will also explore a range of different theatre practitioners and theatre companies and apply their methods and conventions to performance work of your own. Furthermore, there will also be opportunities for theatre visits to broaden your experiences and develop an analytical voice.
A Level: 60% performances and logs/reports;
40% written exam.
Eduqas
Minimum grade 5 in GCSE Drama or English if not studied at GCSE
This A level would lead directly into subject related university courses and careers, and indirectly into a wide range of higher education courses and career choices.
- BA (Hons) Performing Arts
- BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance
- Careers in the theatre e.g. Theatre Stage Manager Careers in TV, film and stage
