Drama
A-level
One-year AS/two-year A-level
Drama is taught in a way that is practical, engaging and dynamic. You will learn how to analyse, discuss and devise theatre as well as develop your performance skills. Classes are run as workshops where you will find out how to use your voice and body on stage.
Required qualifications
Five or more A*–C grades at GCSE including English language. All applicants will be required to attend an audition as part of the interview process.
What will I study?
The course will focus on:
- developing your acting skills
- exploring and studying a range of acting styles
- performance texts from classical Shakespeare to contemporary plays
- the historical and cultural context that influences drama.
On the course you will:
- build up your skills and versatility as a performer
- work as part of a group to perform, direct and design your own production
- develop a clear understanding of the demands of the theatre
- perform in a number of venues and settings – students have performed at the college’s arts venue, Stratford Circus, and at the Edinburgh Festival
- critique and analyse live performances.
Method of assessment
You will be assessed through a mixture of practical and coursework assignments as well as a written examination in the second year.
What will I be able to progress to?
This is an ideal subject if you want to study performing arts or drama in higher education. You will also be able to progress to further study in a different subject area or move straight into employment.
More
Airey Grant (ex-St Bonaventure’s School) studied this as one of his A-levels and achieved a grade B. He is now studying history at Royal Holloway University London.