Drama & Theatre Studies
Drama and Theatre Studies |
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Edexcel |
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Year 12 |
Year 13 |
Each year the devising unit has proved a great success with themes such as the death penalty, ghosts, and mental health. Within this unit students can explore subjects that interest them and use drama technique such as physical theatre, script writing, mime, and camera projection. Component 1: Devising Content overview
Assessment overview 1) A handwritten/typed evidence between 2500 - 3000 words 2) The devised performance.
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We will study a complete play text in a practical and fun way! Rehearsing and performing scenes, building a set and using lighting and sound to enhance our understanding of the play. We also take a trip to the theatre to see a play. Previous trips include Woman in Black, Curious incident of a dog in the night time, King Lear and Rebecca.
Component 2: Text in Performance Content overview
Assessment overview
Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice Content overview
Assessment overview
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Links Well With: Drama and Theatre Studies links particularly well with History, English, Sociology, Philosophy and Ethics, but also complements the Sciences well and provides a creative and rigorous academic option at KS5. |
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Progression Routes: Drama and Theatre Studies gives students the ability to specialise in Drama or the Performing Arts at University or at a Drama School. The subject helps develop communication, analytical, language and interpersonal skills and as such would be of benefit in all workplaces. |
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Entry Requirements: GCSE Grade 5 Drama and Grade 5 English. If you have not taken GCSE Drama you will need to show that you have previous experience in a Drama group. |