Drama/Theatre Studies

 

 

OCR A Level in Drama and Theatre.                          

 

Teaching and Learning

A Level Drama and Theatre allows students to explore and apply their knowledge of the process of creating and developing drama and theatre to their own performance work. They study either performance or design skills in depth, according to their own interests.

 

Assessment

There are four components.

 

Component	Component Title	Mode of  Assessment	Brief Outline of Component
1	Practitioners in Practice	Non-exam assessment	Students practically explore the work of two practitioners, and an extract from a play text. They then perform a devised piece of theatre in front of an audience.   120 marks 40% of total A level
2	Exploring and performing Texts	Non-exam  assessment (visiting examiner)	Students explore one performance text in its entirety and perform part of the text, applying physical and vocal skills to communicate meaning to an audience. 60 marks 20% of total A level
3	Analysing    Performance	Written paper  2 hours 15 minutes External	Students explore practically two performance texts on a chosen theme, and analyse and evaluate live theatre. 60 marks 20% of total A level
4	Deconstructing texts for performance	Written paper 1 hour 45 minutes	Students will interpret and explore practically a performance text, considering how to create, develop and direct a performance for an audience. 60 marks 20% of total A level

 

Subject Entry Requirements

Students should have achieved a grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama. If Drama hasn’t been taken, grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language or Literature.

 

For entry into the Sixth Form please refer to the Pathways document that can be found on the Sixth Form website or in the Open Evening booklet.

Why study Drama and Theatre?

This specification provides a comprehensive understanding of Drama and Theatre, supporting those who are considering careers in the industry. Development of physical and vocal skills supports you to become a good communicator. The opportunity to create your own theatre will support you to think outside of the box and become a problem solver. Working with others directly will support you to become more collaborative, good at compromise, and be both a leader and team-player. Drama provides a plethora of transferable skills, valued by higher education providers and employers.

Useful Websites

https://www.johnofgauntschool.org/sixth-form

https://ocr.org.uk/Images/242650-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-drama-and-theatre-h459.pdf

https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/drama-and-theatre-h059-h459-from-2016/

 

Links to Higher Education

Drama is highly regarded by Universities. The A Level Drama course provides students the opportunity to develop many skills suitable for further study at degree level. Many students go on to study Drama at University, or go to a drama or theatre school.

 

Links to Careers

A Level Drama provides a great foundation for many different careers. Acting, directing, writing, lighting, set, sound, costume, tech and more are all aspects of theatre you could explore as part of this course. An A Level in Drama could then also lead to careers in law, teaching, therapy, sales and marketing, travel, fashion etc.