Drama & Theatre A-Level
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What will I study?
Drama is fun, insightful and rewarding. You develop lots of important skills such as: creativity, teamwork, analytical skills, spontaneity, empathy and confidence.
Students have the opportunity to perform as a variety of characters, developing your own plays and performing existing plays. You will also gain an in depth knowledge of two plays and learn how to evaluate a live performance as part of the written exam. The practical and theory work hand in hand.
The course is called AQA A-Level Drama and Theatre and the specification can be found via the link below.
How Will This Subject Help Me In The Future?
There are lots of different career paths you can take, click the button below to see all of the careers that are commonly linked to this subject.
Linked Careers
Actor – Actors work in film, TV and the theatre.
Arts administrator – Arts administrators manage projects and activities in the creative sector.
Barrister – Barristers represent clients and solicitors in court and through legal proceedings.
Broadcast journalist – Broadcast journalists report the news on TV, radio and online.
Cinematographer – A cinematographer is the head of the camera and lighting crew working on a film or TV set.
Costume designer – Costume designers are in charge of the look and creation costumes and outfits.
Newspaper journalist – Newspaper journalists research and report the news, publishing their work in newspapers and online.
Teacher -Teach drama at secondary school, sixth form college or university level..
Set designer – Set designers create the overall look of a theatre, television or film production.
Stage manager – Stage managers makes sure the sets, equipment and props are ready for the opening of a performance.
Television presenter – Television presenters front factual and entertainment television shows
Television/film producer – Producers manage media projects from beginning to completion.
Theatrical producer – Theatrical producers are creative decision-makers who manage all aspects of putting on a production.
Writer – Writers write articles, books, comics and screen plays.
Youth and community worker – Youth and community workers provide support for young people.
Do I Need A Drama GCSE?
You do not have to have studied GCSE or BTEC Drama but it is helpful if you have. If you have the confidence to perform to an audience and the ability to understand and analyse texts then Drama could be for you.
Are There Any Trips Or Work Experience Opportunities?
In an ideal world there would be many opportunities to watch live theatre and visit a range of Theatres. Where this is not possible there are ways of watching pre-recorded performances from Theatres all over the country – some are even streamed live.
Ideally there would also be the opportunity to attend workshops with actors in theatre companies that are currently touring – this is usually done at a Theatre or they can visit the school.
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