Drama and Theatre A Level

Course Details 

 Board:  AQA

 Course Title:  Drama and Theatre

 Course Specification Code:  7262

 Course Entry Requirements:  Grade 6 in GCSE Drama and English Language

Course Content

A minimum of two performances, one devised and one from a performance text studied during the course.  One final written 3 hour exam exploring two set plays and a live theatre performance.

Assessment

Component 1: Written exam
80 marks
40% of A-level
Written exam: 3 hours
Open book

• Section A: one question (from a choice) on one of the set plays - Antigone (25 marks).
• Section B: one two part question on a given extract from one of the set plays - Our Country's Good (25 marks).
• Section C: one question on the work of theatre makers in a single live theatre production (30 marks)

Component 2: Creating Original Drama
60 marks in total
30% of A-level

• Working notebook (40 marks)
• Devised performance/ design portfolio (20 marks)

Component 3: Making Theatre
60 marks in total
30% of A-level
Performance of a Script extract x2 (40 marks)
Reflective written report (20 marks)
Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play
Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3
Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts
Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece (students may contribute as performer, designer or director)

Higher Education & Careers

 Students can progress from this qualification to:

Drama schools, university courses that relate directly to drama and theatre/ film, fashion and costume design/ lighting design, university courses that will benefit from the skills acquired from this GCE, for example, human resources, people management, public services, public speaking

Employment where people skills are essential, for example management, retail, nursing, Law, as well as industry and business environments

Employment where time management, confidence, the ability to work collaboratively and to meet deadlines are desirable

Why Drama & Theatre at St Paul’s?

Drama is a lively subject and, in keeping with this, it is taught in an energetic, vibrant manner at St Paul’s. The teachers are extremely helpful and supportive of students, especially when they make the transition from GCSE to A Level.  
Students are encouraged to work collaboratively and expressively to explore a wide range  of plays, issues and material as well as benefitting from regular theatre visits and regular viewing of live digital theatre. 
At St Paul's you will attend at least 3  live theatre performances in the year, as well as opportunities to explore a wide range of theatre practitioners.

Contact:

 Name:  Mrs A Morison

 Email:  AMorison@st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk

 Telephone:  01932 783811