Drama and theatre

Creativity is one of the most important and in-demand skills at work (World Economic Forum.) When business leaders across the world were surveyed, they voted creativity as the most important workplace skill to help their businesses survive and grow. This means that the study of creative subjects, like drama, is even more important and relevant to young people to give you the chance to succeed – whatever your ambitions.

Studying drama, the possibilities are endless. Drama and theatre will enable you to demonstrate many skills which employers, colleges and universities will be looking for. It can also give you opportunities to travel, meet people and get the most out of life.
Eduqas drama and theatre teachers were recently asked to give details of the next steps of former students. It was not a surprise to hear that many had continued to study performing arts related courses at drama school, or universities including Central School of Speech and Drama, RADA, Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Northumbria University. Others had gone on to other universities to read History, Journalism, Archaeology and Teaching amongst a range of other subjects.

Curriculum information

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Y12

Eduqas A Level Drama and Theatre 

Introduction to Practitioner ‘s  
Explore various practitioner’s methods and learn how to apply these to performance styles.

Component 1: Theatre Workshop.

Students may choose to be assessed on Acting or a Design element.
In groups, reinterpret a text for performance using the methods of an influential theatre practitioner. 
Develop a creative log to document the process of rehearsals

Component 3: Text in Performance  

Practically explore a pre 1956 play from an actor, director’s and a designer’s perspective, prior to realising the vision in a written response  
Evaluate live theatre seen throughout the course.

Component 1: Theatre Workshop

Students may choose to be assessed on Acting or a Design element 
In groups, reinterpret a text for performance using the methods of an influential theatre practitioner  
Develop a creative log to document the process of rehearsals

Component 2: Text in Action. 

Students may choose to be assessed on Acting or a Design element 
Rehearse and realise an extract from a script.

Y13

Eduqas A Level Drama and Theatre  

Component 2: Text in Action. 

Students may choose to be assessed on Acting or a Design element 
Develop and realise a devised piece based on stimulus material  
Rehearse and realise an extract from a script  
Document the process and final outcomes of performance material through an evaluation report.

Component 3: Text in Performance  

Practically explore a post 1956 play from an actor, director’s and a designer’s perspective, prior to realising the vision in a written response  
Evaluate live theatre seen throughout the course.

Component 3: Text in Performance  

Practically explore a contemporary play from an actor, director’s and a designer’s perspective, prior to realising the vision in a written response  
Evaluate live theatre seen throughout the course.

Studying A level drama was great, I loved being able to express my emotions and share my vision with my peers.

Year 12 students

Drama has helped me build confidence which I can use in future presentations when I go on to University to study a joint honours degree in drama and history.

Year 12 student