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Course Code | LA00119 |
Location | Yale |
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 | 04 Sep 2024 |
End Date | 20 Jun 2025 |
Course Overview
This 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.
A-level 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.
In year 1 you will understand and analyse live performances, study a set text and perform a scripted piece. In year 2 you will study two set texts and devise a piece of original drama. You will be required to attend professional theatre performances regularly.
A-level 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.
In year 1 you will understand and analyse live performances, study a set text and perform a scripted piece. In year 2 you will study two set texts and devise a piece of original drama. You will be required to attend professional theatre performances regularly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The course has also proved useful for pursuing other career choices that involve analytical, personal presentation and communication skills.
Some courses may require equipment and/or uniforms to be purchased. Please see attached equipment list for further information.
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Open Event – Bersham Road
13/11/2024
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28/11/2024
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21/11/2024
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It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
Accessible Open Event – Northop
27/11/2024
17:00
Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.