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Toot Hill Drama Department

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

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Toot Hill Drama Department

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  1. Toot Hill Drama Department Edexcel A-Level Drama and Theatre Studies

  2. Toot Hill Drama DepartmentA-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 • Opens up various routes at University • Develops a range of skills relevant to the wider world of work

  3. Toot Hill Drama DepartmentA-Level Drama and Theatre Studies Course Introduction • Very practical course : workshops and performances • Creative • Challenging but enjoyable • Written Coursework • Follows on from GCSE course • Looking at Drama and Theatre in practice • 4 Units over 2 years: • 2 Units in Year 12 • 2 Units in Year 13

  4. Toot Hill Drama DepartmentA-Level Drama and Theatre Studies AS Level

  5. Toot Hill Drama DepartmentA-Level Drama and Theatre Studies Unit 1: Exploration of Drama and Theatre • Internally Assessed – 40% AS / 20% total • Exploration of 2 contrasting play texts • 1 linked to a recognised theatre practitioner • Explored through practical workshops • Exploration Notes – written element • Evaluation of a Live Theatre Performance

  6. Toot Hill Drama DepartmentA-Level Drama and Theatre Studies Unit 2: Theatre Text in Performance • Externally Assessed – 60% AS / 30% total • Performance of a play • In a group • Directed by class Teacher • Can offer acting or design • Offer a concept for their role / designs • Performance of a Monologue / Duologue

  7. Toot Hill Drama DepartmentA-Level Drama and Theatre Studies A2 Level

  8. Toot Hill Drama DepartmentA-Level Drama and Theatre Studies Unit 3: Exploration of Dramatic Performance • Internally Assessed – 40% A2 / 20% GCE • Devised performance created by students • Assessed on Process and Final Performance • Written Evidence • Research and development • Evaluation of Process and Performance

  9. Toot Hill Drama DepartmentA-Level Drama and Theatre Studies Unit 4: Theatre Text in Context • Externally Assessed – 60% AS / 30% GCE • Written Examination - 2hr 30 mins • Sections A+B explore 1 play from 3 set texts • From the point of view of the Director • Section C – Response to a live performance • Response to historical periods in theatre • Compared to original theatre conditions

  10. Toot Hill Drama DepartmentA-Level Drama and Theatre Studies Requirements • Do I need to have studied Drama at GCSE? • NO • Achieved Grade C or above in English Literature • Need an interest in Drama • Be willing to visit the theatre regularly • Willingness to perform

  11. Toot Hill Drama DepartmentA-Level Drama and Theatre Studies Don’t spend another Lesson behind a desk DO DRAMA!

  12. Toot Hill Drama Department Edexcel A-Level Drama and Theatre Studies

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