WJEC A Level Drama and Theatre Studies Level 3
Key Information
Subject Area
A Levels
Level
3
Part Time Day
Location
Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone
Fees
£295.00
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below
Start Date
06 September 2023
Infill to fulltime course
Duration
32 weeks
In a nutshell
Drama and Theatre Studies is for students who enjoy reading and watching plays, as well as taking part, whether performing, directing or designing sets and costumes.
This course is for...
... you’re enthusiastic about theatre
... you want a practical and theoretical study programme
... you’re creative and interested in following the Creative Arts Pathway, the Design and Media Pathway, the English and Writing Pathway
Course content
This course offers students the freedom to choose both the content and the form of their practical presentations. In total, you’ll be studying 2 units:
A2 Unit 3: Text in Action
Non-exam assessment, externally assessed by a visiting examiner, 36% of the qualification. You’ll create, develop and perform as either an actor or designer:
- A devised piece using the techniques and working methods of either an influential theatre practitioner or a recognised theatre company
- An extract from a text in a different style chosen by you
You’ll present your performance live for a visiting examiner. For those choosing design, you’ll give a non-assessed 5-10 minute presentation of your design to the examiner. You must produce a process and evaluation report within one week of completion of the practical work.
A2 Unit 4: Text in Performance - Written Examination: 2 hours 30 minutes
24% of the qualification. Open book: Two questions, based on two different texts: A Day in the Death of Joe Egg by Peter Nichols or The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning by Tim Price and Sweeney Todd by Stephen Sondheim. Please be prepared to attend several theatre visits throughout the course.
Students can progress to University or a career in Performing Arts.
Entry Requirements
To enter this course, you’ll need a minimum of 5 GCSEs. Grade C or above, to include Maths/Maths Numeracy and English/Welsh First Language
A grade B in English is desirable to study AS Drama. Alternative subject achievements might be considered if you do not have a grade “B”. Please talk to one of our advisors.
Additional information
You will need to contribute towards the cost of trips and visits and you will be required to purchase recommended texts.
After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.
If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.
All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.
Have any questions or are not sure if this is the right course for you?
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