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Drama and Theatre Studies

at Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a fascinating and enjoyable course which will develop your dramatic skills and extend your knowledge and understanding of theatre. You will practically explore the characters and contexts of different plays, experience live performances on visits to regional and West End theatres and create your own original performances which inspire and thrill your audience. You will learn about the social, cultural, political and historical contexts of theatre whilst working on plays from the viewpoint of an actor, director and designer. You will perform in scripted and devised drama and use your own research and experiences of live theatre to inform your development as an actor or actress. You will acquire many practical theatre skills, applying different rehearsal techniques, working in an ensemble and creating physical theatre, as well as consider the technical and design aspects of live theatre. The course is a blend of written and practical components, analytical and evaluative writing skills will be developed throughout the course and essay writing is an essential part of preparation for the final examination in the A2 year. Visits to live theatre and professional workshops in School are an integral part of the course and have included in recent years visits to our School by members of Complicite Theatre Company and actors from touring companies such as Scene Productions. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves and are confronted with topical and relevant stimulus mat

What you need to get on

General Sixth Form Entry Requirements: Admission to the Sixth Form will be as a result of applicants achieving a minimum Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. In total students need to have achieved at least six GCSEs of which at least four subjects are at Grade 6 (or Grade B). In addition students must meet subject entry requirements. Students meeting only the minimum entry requirements for the sixth form are likely to find the choice of subjects which they can access is restricted. In addition, Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language or English Literature and Grade 6 or above in GCSE Drama. If GCSE Drama has not been taken students must have relevant performance experience and a passion for live theatre.

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

  • Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

    GREAT BUCKLAND, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0SF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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