EXAM BOARD 

AQA

STRUCTURE OF COURSE 

Component 1 
Drama and Theatre

Component 2 
Creating Original Drama

Component 3 
Making Theatre

ASSESSMENT

Component 1 – Drama and Theatre

3 hour written examination, 40 % of A Level marks.

Component 2 – Creating Original Drama

Examined performance of a devised piece of original drama 10%, and Working Notebook 20% of A Level marks.

Component 3 – Making Theatre

Examined performance of an extract from a published play, 20% of A Level marks, and Reflective Report 10% of A Level marks.

CONTENT 

Component 1 – Drama and Theatre

The study of two set plays and the analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers.

Component 2 – Creating Original Drama

The creation and performance of a devised piece of theatre created using the methodologies of a prescribed practitioner, alongside the written exploration of process.

Component 3 – Making Theatre

The practical exploration of 3 contrasting extracts from published plays, with the final exploration performed for examination in the style of a prescribed practitioner, alongside a Reflective Report analysing and evaluating the theatrical interpretation.

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS 

Drama and Theatre Studies A level is a highly regarded and sought after academic subject by universities and employers alike. The course develops highly respected skills and provides access to a broad range of degree courses. Students who opt for Drama and Theatre Studies A level, pursue varied careers in fields such as law, public relations, finance and management, engineering, social and medical sciences, arts, consultancy, publishing, politics and education as well as the creative industries.

POSSIBLE SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 

Due to the broad range of skills developed and assessed within the course such as performance, communication, design, analysis and evaluation and independent study, these transferable skills work particularly well with both essay-based and design subjects, however students have had success in a broad range of combinations.