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A level Drama & Theatre

at Kings Norton Girls' School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Encouraging creativity, focus on practical work which reflects 21st century theatre & developing skills that will support progression to further study of drama & a wide range of other subjects. 2 coursework components & 1 externally examined paper. Component 1: 40% 80 marks: Devise an original performance piece.Use one key extract from a performance text and a theatre practitioner as a stimuli.Written portfolio submission between 2500–3000 words. Centre choice of text & practitioner.Internally assessed, externally moderated. Component 2: Text in Performance (20% 60 marks): A group performance of 1 key extract from a performance text.A monologue or duologue from one key extract from a different performance text Externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice 40% 80 Marks Written exam (2 hours 30 minutes). Section A- Live theatre evaluation:You will answer 1 extended response question from a choice of 2. You will analyse & evaluate a live theatre performance seen.You are allowed to bring in theatre evaluation notes up to a maximum of 500 words.Section B- Practical exploration & study of a complete play text You will be focusing on how this can be realised in performance. You will answer 2 extended response questions based on an unseen extract from the performance text studied.You will demonstrate how you as a theatre maker, intend to realise the extract in performance.Section C – Interpreting a Performance Text:Practical exploration and inter

What you need to get on

There are no prior learning or other requirements for this qualification. Students who would benefit most from studying this qualification are likely to have a Level 2 qualification such as a GCSE in Drama.

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

  • Kings Norton Girls' School

    Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, B30 1HW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Birmingham

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