Drama
Drama and Theatre studies aims to develop your understanding of the theory and practice of Drama and consider the social cultural and historical contexts from which the plays derive. Through the study of a wide range of plays you will gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the ways in which playwrights use the dramatic form, structure and language to communicate meaning to an audience. You will exam the theatrical cannon, and explore the impact the theatre has had on past and contemporary societies.
Subject Content
3.1 Drama and Theatre
- 3.1.1 Knowledge and understanding
- 3.1.2 Area of study 1 - Set Plays
- 3.1.3 Area of Study 2 - Live Theatre Production
3.2 Creating Original Drama
- 3.2.1 Creating devised drama
- 3.2.3 Performing devised drama
3.3 Making Theatre
3.4 Guidance on Theatrical Skills
- 3.4.1 Performer
- 3.4.2 Lighting Designer
- 3.4.3 Sound Designer
- 3.4.4 Set Designer
- 3.4.5 Costume Designer
- 3.4.6 Puppet Designer
- 3.4.7 Director
Assessments
Component 1: Drama and Theatre (40%)
Study of two set plays, one chosen from List A, one chosen from List B
- Written exam: 3 hours
- 80 marks
Component 2: Creating Original Drama (30%)
Process of creating devised drama and the performance of devised drama
- 40 marks: Working Notebook
- 20 marks: Devised Performance
Component 3: Making Theatre (30%)
- Practical exploration and interpretation of Extract 1, 2 and 3
- Reflective report analysing and evaluation theatrical interpretation of all three extracts
- 38 marks: Performance of Extract 3
- 20 marks: Reflecting Report
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Course Information
Possible Career Options
All Careers would be easier with some background in Drama.
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Barrister
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Public Relations Specialist
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Management
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Teacher
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Drama Therapist
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Estate Agent
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Make-up Artist
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Editor
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Writer
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Journalist
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Theatre Manager
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Technician
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Therapist
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Community Arts Worker