Drama & Theatre Studies
Assessment: Written Exam (40%) Practical Exam (60%)
Exam Board: AQA
Duration: 2 Years
Costs: £30 for textbooks plus £120 for theatre visits and workshops over the two years
Entry Requirements: Drama 5, English 4, Maths 4, plus 1 more 5 and 2 more 4s in your remaining subjects.
Curriculum Leader: Sarah Wilson
TRANSITION TASK
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is designed for students with a keen interest in studying, visiting and producing theatre. It primarily consists of studying play texts, live performance work and the ideas of influential theatre directors.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Before You Start
You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.
Course Content
It is highly recommended that students have previous experience in the subject, ideally at GCSE level, or through alternative recognised qualifications. In addition, participation in school productions and extra-curricular drama groups is desirable.
The College is a LAMDA approved examination centre and offers students the opportunity to study for LAMDA examinations to complement their work in the subject.
It should be noted that the course requires considerable wider reading and progress throughout the course is monitored through a series of regular essays. This course also contains a practical element in which students create performance work of their own for external examination. This is scripted in year one and devised in year two.
You are also encouraged to supplement your programme with the Extended Project.
LIFE AFTER HENLEY
Careers
There are a variety of options for students considering a career in the field of drama, including teacher, actor, coach, art director, film practitioner, youth worker, stage manager and script writer.
Higher Education
This course is excellent preparation for students who would like to pursue the subject or related subjects such as English, media or dance into higher education. Students have continued their studies in the subject at institutions such as Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Bath Spa University, Royal Holloway and Sheffield University
ENRICHMENT
Students are required to complete at least 30 hours of enrichment per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Learn more about our application process here.