Drama & Theatre Studies - A Level

Further Details
Course Code	LA09141
Location	Deeside
Duration	Full Time, The AS content is taught in the first year of study. The A2 content is taught in the second year of study.
Department	A Levels
Start Date	02 Sep 2024
End Date	20 Jun 2025

Course Overview

The AS/A2 is a challenging, rewarding and enjoyable programme of study and offers a valuable experience for you if you have a keen interest and aptitude in this subject area.

AS and A2 Drama and Theatre offers the opportunity to deepen and broaden an intellectual and practical understanding of the subject area and to develop confidence, communication and presentation skills.

At AS you will understand and analyse live performances, study a set text and perform a scripted piece or do costume, lighting and set design.

At A2 you will also understand and analyse live performances. You will also study two set texts analysing and looking at them through the eyes of a director, performer and designer.

If you undertake the performance element you will also devise a piece of original drama as well as perform a set text. If behind the scenes is more desirable to you, you may opt for the design element and arrange the costume, lighting or stage design for these performances. You will be required to attend professional theatre performances regularly.

Assessment

At AS Level
Unit 1-Theatre workshop is a practical non exam assessment which is internally assessed, and externally moderated.
Unit 2-Text in Theatre is a written examination.

At A2 Level
Unit 3-Text in Action is a practical non exam assessment which is externally assessed by a visiting examiner.
Unit 4-Text in Performance is a written examination.

Entry

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language / Welsh (1st Language) and Maths.

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.

Career Options

You can continue Drama & Theatre based studies at university or at one of the nationally recognised Drama Schools or gain employment in the Performing Arts Industries.

The course has also proved useful for pursuing other career choices that involve analytical, personal presentation and communication skills.

Cost

Some courses may require equipment and/or uniforms to be purchased.
Please see attached equipment list for further information.

Useful downloads

Kit List

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