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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