Sixth Form Drama & Theatre Studies

"Theatre is a form of knowledge; it should and can also be a means of transforming society." – Augusto Boal

Type:       A Level

Contact: Ms D Sumner

Course Overview

Drama & Theatre Studies inspires you to become an independent theatre maker. This course is a blend of practical performance and theoretical exploration of plays, allowing you to develop your creativity and understanding of dramatic texts and performance techniques.

 What will I learn?

You will explore various theatrical styles, develop your own performances, and gain skills in acting, directing, and designing. The course also covers the analysis of plays and live theatre, combining practical creativity with theoretical study.

 How will I be assessed?

Component 1: Drama and Theatre. 3 hour written paper 40%

Component 2: Creating Drama. Self-devised Performance and Working Notebook 30%

Component 3: Making Theatre. Performance of an extract with Reflective Report 30%

 What do students do after studying Drama and Theatre Studies?

Students who study this course typically move on to study acting at drama schools, performance-based degrees, design degrees, art foundation and law degrees.

 Progression

Studying drama opens pathways to careers in theatre, film, teaching, and performance-based degrees. It develops transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.