Qualification: A Level Drama and Theatre (Edexcel)
Course Tutor: Mrs S Allsopp
Course entry requirements: General A level entry requirements, students must have English at grade 5 or above and ideally should have studied Drama GCSE or had performing experience in drama, dance or music.
Course description
Component 1: Devising
40% of the qualification
Devise an original performance piece using an extract from a performance text and a theatre practitioner as a stimuli
Component 2: Text in performance
20% of the qualification
Externally assessed by visiting examiner
A group performance
A monologue or duologue
Component 3: Written examination
40% of the qualification
Live theatre evaluation (Theatre visits)
Overview
3 units
Inspires creativity and confidence
A practical focus is at the heart of the qualification
Supports progression and develops transferable skills
Incorporates 21st-century theatre practice
Students
Corinne studied Drama and Theatre A Level alongside Psychology A Level and BTEC Health and Social Care. She has gained a BA in Performing Arts from the University of Gloucestershire and is an MA in Performance Studies at Warwick University.
Chloe studied German, History and Theatre Studies and studied German and Linguistics at Nottingham University gaining BA Hons. Chloe now works as an interpreter.
Matthew studied Drama and Theatre alongside English Literature and Art. He was accepted on a BA course in Drama Applied Theatre and Education at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. His personal statement reflected his academic and performance qualities.
Post-18 Opportunities and Employment
This qualification will enable students to:
Study drama and theatre or a performing arts subject in higher education at degree level at many institutions including acting and musical theatre courses.
Gain a qualification respected by all universities.
Past Drama and Theatre students are employed in many fields including law, education, theatre, management and many others.
Gain access to a range of people orientated careers.
Show commitment, teamwork and creativity - skills often desired by employers.
If you would like more detailed information about the content of this course, please visit the Drama curriculum page, where you will find curriculum maps for each year of study.
