AS/A2 Drama

You need: 6 GCSE grades A*-C (at least 2 A/B grades) including English and Maths
Level: 3 Campus: HW
Board: EDEXCEL
Duration: AS 1 year/A2 2 years
Coursework/Exams (%): 60/40
This course gives you a broad understanding of theatre studies and drama in both practical and theoretical contexts. You’ll learn performance and directing skills and will also study important contemporary plays, which will develop your analytical and evaluative skills. You’ll attend workshop activities and lectures/discussions to explore drama, and theatre trips to enable you to evaluate live theatre and personal roles. Assessment is through ongoing observation, coursework, written exams and a full length production that will be observed by an external examiner.
Can lead to: Higher Education courses, such as degrees in drama, theatre studies or related subjects, as well as careers in the performing arts industry.