Drama and Theatre Studies

Over two years you will have the opportunity to study and research a range of published plays, learning how to approach these from both a director’s and performer’s perspective. You will learn about acting skills and apply these in scripted and devised work, creating group performances in preparation for a practical performance exam. Regular visits to the theatre will be expected to draw inspiration for both your practical and written work.

The course is comprised of three components:

• Component One includes the study of two set plays and the analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers.

• Component Two involves creating and performing devised drama.

• Component Three involves practical exploration and interpretation of three script extracts from different plays, one of which is performed as a final assessed piece.