DRAMA
Course: Drama
Level: Eduqas Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Performing Arts – Drama (Equivalent to 1 GCSE grade)
Course Content
This course consists of 3 units:
- Unit 1 – Performing (Controlled Assessment – worth 30% of the final grade)
You will learn the skills and techniques needed to produce a successful performance of an existing piece of theatre.
- Unit 2 – Creating (Controlled Assessment – worth 30% of the final grade)
You will learn how to create and refine your own original work through Devising Drama.
- Unit 3 – Performing Arts in Practice (Controlled Assessment – worth 40% of the final grade)
You will learn about areas of the of performing arts industry that need to be considered when responding to a commission and will consider these when coming up with and pitching your own idea.
To do well on this course you need to:
- Have enthusiasm and enjoyment of Performing on your own and in groups.
- Take risks when developing and refining your devising skills.
Progression:
Through this course you will develop a range of skills which are attractive to employers, colleges and universities including:
| * Communication
* Confidence * Learning independently * Organisation * Problem solving * Enhance spatial organisation |
* Research
* Self-discipline * Stamina * Taking on responsibility * Time management * Teamwork |
Students can progress to study: A Level Performing Arts or BTEC Performing Arts: Acting
Future careers include: actor, director, playwright, stage manager, lighting designer, lighting technician, sound designer, sound technician, movement director, costume designer, costume maker, wardrobe mistress, prop designer, set designer, set construction, theatre make-up artist, marketing, theatre critic and producer.