Drama and Theatre Studies is studied at the ncn Clarendon Academy of Performing Arts and Music.
Length
- 'AS' in Year 1
- 'A2' in Year 2
Entry Requirements
'AS':
- At least Grade C in GCSE English, plus an interest in drama.
'A2':
- At least Grade E in 'AS' Drama and Theatre Studies. Grade D is preferred.
An audition/interview is required which will include the delivery of a monologue during a group workshop.
Course Content
2 units at 'AS' Level, including:
- Live theatre production: study of one play from a practical viewpoint as actor, director or designer
- Text Performance: students take on a role within a group production with supporting coursework
2 units at 'A2' Level, including:
- Devised drama - working in groups: students devise an original piece of drama or produce a workshop presentation of a student-directed play
- Written evaluation: detailed exploration of two prescribed plays from the point of view of a director covering a full analysis of each work
The department has strong links with the Nottingham Playhouse, the Nottingham Arts Theatre, the Lace Market Theatre and Nottingham Theatre Royal.
Assessment
A combination of examinations and internally assessed workshops and performances.
Aims & Ambitions
A Higher Education course in theatre, arts, drama, humanities or a career in one of these areas.