A Level Drama and Theatre Studies

This course is designed for students who enjoy reading, watching and taking part in plays as a performer.

The structure of the specification at each level, AS and A2, is one written unit (60%) and one practical unit (40%).

At AS, the written unit consists of the study of one set play, in terms of its performance potential, and of live productions seen during the course. At A2, the written unit requires the study of a further two set plays.

In the practical units, both AS and A2, students present a performance, working in a group.

The written units are externally set and marked. The practical units are internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by a visiting moderator.

AS Outline

Autumn Term

At BGS:

• REVIEW OF LIVE PRODUCTION
• PRACTITIONER – KATIE MITCHELL

At BHS: 

• ANTIGONE  

• GREEK THEATRE  

• PREPERATION FOR DECEMBER PERFORMANCE EVENING.

Spring Term

At BGS: 

• JANUARY   EXAM DRAM 1
• CREATING AND REHEARSING SCRIPTED PIECE 
• SUPPOERTING NOTES   

At BHS: 

• JANUARY   EXAM DRAM 1
• CREATING AND REHEARSING SCRIPTED PIECE

  Summer Term

At BGS: 

• MODERATION OF SCRIPTED PERFORMANCE 
• REVISION FOR RE-SITS 
• THEATRE GENRES AND STYLES