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Toot Hill Drama Department. Edexcel A-Level Drama and Theatre Studies. Toot Hill Drama Department A-Level Drama and Theatre Studies. Why do Drama?. Continue to study a Performing Arts course at degree level BUT Not just about Drama School / a career in the Performing Arts - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Continue to study a Performing Arts course at degree level
BUTBUTX Not just about Drama School / a career in the Performing ArtsOpens up various routes at UniversityDevelops a range of skills relevant to the wider world of work
Very practical course : workshops and performancesCreativeChallenging but enjoyableWritten CourseworkFollows on from GCSE course Looking at Drama and Theatre in practice4 Units over 2 years:
2 Units in Year 122 Units in Year 13
Course Course IntroductionIntroduction
Internally Assessed – 40% AS / 20% totalExploration of 2 contrasting play texts1 linked to a recognised theatre practitionerExplored through practical workshops Exploration Notes – written elementEvaluation of a Live Theatre Performance
Externally Assessed – 60% AS / 30% totalPerformance of a play
In a groupDirected by class TeacherCan offer acting or design
Offer a concept for their role / designsPerformance of a Monologue / Duologue
Internally Assessed – 40% A2 / 20% GCEDevised performance created by studentsAssessed on Process and Final Performance Written EvidenceResearch and developmentEvaluation of Process and Performance
Externally Assessed – 60% AS / 30% GCEWritten Examination - 2hr 30 minsSections A+B explore 1 play from 3 set texts
From the point of view of the DirectorSection C – Response to a live performance
Response to historical periods in theatreCompared to original theatre conditions
Do I need to have studied Drama at GCSE?
NONOAchieved Grade C or above in English LiteratureNeed an interest in Drama Be willing to visit the theatre regularlyWillingness to perform
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