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A-LEVEL THEATRE STUDIES

atHIGH STORRS

Reasons to take Drama and Theatre Studies at High Storrs

We are a high achieving school with a Performing Arts specialism

AS A-B 58%

A2 A*-B 33%

We have excellent connections to Sheffield Theatres and many other professional companies and organisations

We offer a firm grounding for those wanting to pursue careers in the arts and rich diversity in addition to other subject choices

Students gain a basis for study in Drama and Theatre Studies at University. Last year students went on to LAMDA, Leeds University, and Liverpool John Moores University amongst other institutions.

Theatre Studies is widely respected by universities for its analytical process and academic rigour

Experiences within Theatre Studies are unique and memorable

It is demanding but FUN

Specification at a glanceAS Examination Unit 1Written exam 1½ Hours

Live Theatre – Response to live theatre seen during the course.

Prescribed Play – interpretation of set text from a performance perspective. 60% of total AS marks, 30% of total A LevelExternally set and assessed.

Unit 2Presentation of an extract from a Play

Group performance of an extract from a published play

Performance influenced by practitioners/directors/ designers studied Supported by a portfolio of notes

Working in groups of 2-8 plus the option of directors and designers

A2 Examination

Unit 3Further Prescribed plays

Written paper 2 hours

Synoptic study of two set texts – One contemporaryOne Pre 20th Century

30% of A Level

Externally set and assessed

Unit 4

Presentation of Devised Drama

Group performance of devised drama

Performance to demonstrate a synoptic approach to the devised piece and a knowledge of theatrical style Supplemented by a portfolio of notes

Working in groups of 2-8 plus the option of directors and designers

“Theatre Studies is the best subject. It is creative, fun and practical.”Year 12 student

EDALE

“I loved Edale, it was amazing! We bonded, it changed me, my confidence has grown so much; I love acting!”

I really enjoyed it. It was very good and I learnt a lot. It was fantastic

Edale was some of the best fun I’ve ever had. I love my Theatre Studies group and the subject is fab!

Links with professional

theatre

Daniel Evans, Artistic Director of Sheffield

Theatres, in conversation with A Level students

The Big Show