WJEC AS 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
34 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:
AS Unit 1: Theatre Workshop
Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated, 24% of qualification. You’ll be assessed on either acting or design and participate in the creation, development and performance of a piece of theatre.
You must produce:
- A realisation of the performance or design
- A creative log
- An evaluation
AS Unit 2: Text in Theatre Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
16% of the qualification. Open book: A series of questions based on A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller.
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?
Contact our Student Recruitment team
