Teachers of Drama & Theatre
- Miss E Clarke
- Mrs M Harper (Curriculum Leader)
- Mrs K S Phillips
Reasons to Study Drama & Theatre
To develop interpersonal skills such as confidence, collaboration, the ability to compromise and presentations skills. To have the opportunity to have your voice heard through making innovative theatre. A-Level Theatre Studies is the ultimate opportunity to be creative.
Our Vision for Drama & Theatre
Students at SJB study Drama to provide them with the ultimate opportunity to be creative. Through collaborative group work, students are encouraged out of their comfort zone and through creating and performing they are empowered to assert themselves, empathise, build confidence and gain life-long social skills.
Career Paths
- Acting
- Teaching
- Journalism
- Stage Management
- Arts Administration
- Drama Therapy
- Law
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Customer Services
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Outline of Course
Qualification: A Level
Exam Board: AQA
Coursework/Practical Work: 60%
Written Exam: 40%
Exam Structure: 1 x 3hr exam papers sat in the summer of Year 13
Link to specification: AQA | A-level | Drama and Theatre | Specification at a glance
Course Overview:
A Level Drama is a highly practical course that emphasises practical creativity alongside developing a deeper understanding of the theory of Drama. Students learn through experience, watching live theatre and creating theatre themselves. Students are introduced to a wide range of different drama genres and practitioners as they explore plays practically, and devise their own performances. Our students are very dedicated and are often rehearsing outside lessons.
As well as studying plays and practitioners, students will study the elements of theatre production (including performance and design) in order to learn how plays are brought to the stage. We have several theatre trips/workshops throughout the year, introducing the students to a range of different plays and styles.
Component 1: Written Exam 40% of A Level
Students are assessed on two set texts from a performance and design perspective. We study Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen and Metamorphosis by Steven Berkoff. Students also write a Live Theatre Review analysing and evaluating a live theatre production.
Component 2: Practical with Coursework 30% of A Level
Students create a devised piece in the style of a chosen Drama practitioner. In recent years our students have chosen Frantic Assembly, The Paperbirds, John Godber and Brecht. A written Working Notebook accompanies the practical work. Internally assessed and moderated by the exam board.
Component 3: Practical with Coursework 30% of A Level
Students explore three extracts from three different scripts through teacher-led practical workshops and student-led research. Extract 3 is performed and assessed by a visiting examiner. Students also submit a Reflective Report documenting their exploration.
