Drama and Theatre Studies

AS/A level specification | EDEXCEL

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.

Content & Breakdown

The AS/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.
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.

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.