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Why choose Theatre Studies A/AS Level?
Theatre Studies is the study of plays and the history of theatre from the point of view of an actor, a director, a designer and a member of an audience. One of the main appeals is the study is based on group activities, so learning takes place through the shared experience of watching theatre and making drama as part of the group. You can learn about the main thinkers and practitioners who have influenced theatre in the twentieth century;
Your Modules…
There are 4 units of work
AS
Unit 1
A personal response to live theatre seen during the course and the study of a set play from a performance perspective.
Unit 2
Performance of an extract from a published play and the study of an influential practitioner, linked to the practical performance.
A2
Unit 3
Study of two set plays – a twentieth century play or contemporary drama and a pre-twentieth century play.
Unit 4
Performance of a group devised drama and research into the theatrical style chosen for the performance.
On your Marks…
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Year 12 |
Raw score max mark |
UMS |
Examination |
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Unit 1 |
100 |
120 |
Written – 1.5hrs One question from each of two sections. Section A – response to live theatre seen during the course Section B – study of one set play from a performance perspective |
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Unit 2 |
100 |
80 |
Practical performance of an extract, from any play selected to illustrate students understanding of an influential director, designer or theatre company The assessment also includes candidates’ preparatory and development work and supporting notes. (1500 words) Internally assessed and externally moderated. |
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Unit 3 |
100 |
120 |
Written - 2hrs One C20th or contemporary drama and one pre C20th play. |
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Unit 4 |
100 |
80 |
Students devise a piece of original theatre on any topic to be performed in a particular theatrical style of their choice. The assessment also includes candidates’ preparatory and development work and supporting notes. (2000 words) Internally assessed and externally moderated. |
To put this in perspective…
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Year 12 (AS Level) |
UMS |
Grade |
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160 |
A |
|
|
140 |
B |
|
|
120 |
C |
|
|
100 |
D |
|
|
80 |
E |
|
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|
320 |
A |
|
|
280 |
B |
|
|
240 |
C |
|
|
200 |
D |
|
|
160 |
E |
You can also achieve an A* in your A Level if you achieve an A overall and you average 90% in your A2 modules.
We follow the AQA scheme of learning. Click on the link for more information http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/arts/drama_noticeboard.php?id=06&prev=06
Who takes this course?
Grade A* to C in GCSE Drama and English and a keen desire to watch live theatre.
What skills will I learn?
Through the practical exploration of plays you will learn:
- the organisational and management skills of a director
- the skills of a theatre designer handling shape, size, colour and texture
- the voice and movement skills of an actor
- the vocabulary of a critic
- the responsibilities of being a team member
- the social and cultural context of theatre over the past 2,000 years
- how to shape and appreciate the actor-audience relationship
What could this lead to in the future?
Many of our students have gained places at university to study teaching, marketing, translating, acting, theatre design, film and directing. Many of the skills you learn are transferable to most jobs and situations in life. Theatre study students are confident employable communicators.
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