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A-Level Drama and Theatre Studies

at Stratford Girls' Grammar School, Stratford-Upon-Avon · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course is concerned with the creation and appreciation of theatre, involving your own work, the study of written theatrical texts and the analysis of theatrical performances seen. There is also exploration of theoretical writings on the subject. The course demands practical, creative and communication skills. You will extend your ability to create drama either in a performing or production role. You will also be required to write about drama and to develop your powers of analysis to become an informed critic. The primary aim of the course is to encourage an interest in and an enjoyment of theatre. This will involve an understanding of a variety of theatrical forms and will include the performance of theatrical pieces both from existing plays and the creation of original pieces.

What you need to get on

You must have achieved 54 points in your best 8 GCSE results, to include a 6 in English and Maths, to gain admission to our Sixth Form.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Stratford Girls' Grammar School

    Shottery Manor Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9HA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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