Drama & Theatre Studies

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In a world of Drama we are artists finding the right roles

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Edexcel Specification

Studying A Level Theatre Studies at Sheringham Sixth Form will give you an opportunity to develop a range of theatre skills to a high standard, both on and off stage. We have good links with Sheringham Little Theatre, enabling us to offer technical theatre skills and professional work experience.

You will study:

The A Level Drama and Theatre Studies specification provides:

• Coverage of four main areas of study of drama and theatre.
• Candidates’ own practical work.
• Set plays.
• Theatre practitioners.
• Different theatre styles.
• Live productions seen.
• Practical work which offers options for acting, costume, masks, stage setting, lighting or sound.
• A choice of set plays for study and performance is offered, linked to students’ own choices.

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Assessment

Unit 1: Live theatre production seen and prescribed play, assessed by written exam.
Unit 2: Presentation of an extract from a play, assessed by practical performance, plus preparatory work and supporting roles.
Unit 3: Further prescribed plays including pre-Twentieth Century, assessed by written exam.
Unit 4: Presentation of devised drama, assessed by practical performance, plus preparatory work and supporting roles.

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Careers/Further Education

Drama and Theatre Studies is accepted as an academic A Level subject and can lead to a range of degree courses. It can also obviously contribute to a successful application to drama school. It is well respected as a qualification for careers and courses which use interpersonal skills such as Communications, Management, Personnel and Media.

Many skills can be developed on an A level Theatre Studies course. You do not have to be a confident actor to qualify for entry.

For more information please contact Mrs Powell