Download Response to live theatre seen during the course. Prescribed Play

WELCOME
to
A-LEVEL THEATRE STUDIES
at
HIGH STORRS
Reasons to take Drama and Theatre Studies at
High Storrs
We are a high achieving school with
a Performing Arts specialism
Theatre Studies is widely respected
by universities for its analytical
process and academic rigour
AS A-B 58%
A2 A*-B 33%
We have excellent connections to
Sheffield Theatres and many other
professional companies and
organisations
Experiences within Theatre Studies
are unique and memorable
We offer a firm grounding for those
wanting to pursue careers in the arts
and rich diversity in addition to other
subject choices
Students gain a basis for study in
Drama and Theatre Studies at
University. Last year students went
on to LAMDA, Leeds University, and
Liverpool John Moores University
It is demanding but FUN
Specification at a glance
AS Examination
Unit 1
Written exam 1½ Hours
Live Theatre – Response to live theatre
seen during the course.
Prescribed Play – interpretation of set
text from a performance perspective.
60% of total AS marks, 30% of total A Level
Externally set and assessed.
Unit 2
Presentation of an extract
from a Play
Group performance of an
extract from a published play
Performance influenced by
practitioners/directors/
designers studied
Supported by a portfolio
of notes
Working in groups of
2-8 plus the option of directors
and designers
A2 Examination
Unit 3
Further Prescribed plays
Written paper 2 hours
Synoptic study of two set
texts –
One contemporary
One Pre 20th Century
30% of A Level
Externally set and
assessed
Unit 4
Presentation of Devised
Drama
Group performance of
devised drama
Performance to demonstrate
a synoptic approach to the
devised piece and a
knowledge of theatrical style
Supplemented by a portfolio
of notes
Working in groups of
2-8 plus the option of
directors and designers
“Theatre Studies is the
best subject. It is
creative, fun and
practical.”
Year 12 student
EDALE
“I loved Edale, it was amazing! We bonded, it changed me,
my confidence has grown so much; I love acting!”
I really enjoyed it. It was very good and I
learnt a lot. It was fantastic
Edale was some of the best fun I’ve ever had. I
love my Theatre Studies group and the subject
fab!
Links with
professional
theatre
Daniel Evans, Artistic
Director of Sheffield
Theatres, in conversation
with A Level students
The Big Show