PERFORMING ARTS & MEDIA
A-LEVEL
DRAMA
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 You have a passion for reading plays and watching theatre
and want to develop your experience of both.
3 You want to expand your understanding of different styles of
theatre and influential practitioners.
3 You would like to develop your acting tool kit and increase
your skill set.
3 You want to enhance your chances of success in any career
through the development of your verbal and physical
communication skills and confidence.
Two plays that will lead to short performances as part of your
exams and a third that will form the basis of your written exam.
A theatre review of a live performance for your written exam.
Also, you will choose from either reading a play, watching a play,
reading or researching practitioner work; one element every two
weeks.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Coursework (30%)
Group performance exam (20%)
Monologue/duologue exam (10%)
Written exam (40%)
In the second year, there is also a devised performance exam
and another text to study for the written exam
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• grade 4 or higher in GCSE English
• grade 4 or higher in GCSE Drama or extensive relevant
experience if it was not an option at your school
• to successfully complete an audition
• high levels of commitment, attendance and punctuality
• love of reading
• ability to study independently
PROGRESSION
Many students go on to study drama or acting at university or
the UK’s top theatre schools. Others have successfully pursued
careers in law, nursing, social work, business, education,
science, sport and many other fields.
a-LEVEL
film studies
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 You have a keen interest in studying and producing your own
films.
3 You will develop strong analytical skills.
3 You have a passion for film.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
You will study Cinema as a medium, art form and social and
economic institution. You will also engage with a wide range of
different kinds of films developing your skills of observation,
critical analysis and personal reflection. You will study a range of
different film and film techniques, including both American film
and European films. The films you will study are: Pans Labyrinth,
Shaun of the Dead, Sightseers, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s
Nest, Vertigo, Captain Fantastic. You will also, individually, film
and edit your own film sequence which will be 2-3 minutes in
duration.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
70% exams
30% coursework.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• keen interest in film, watching films and practical work
• ability to articulate your views clearly and in detail.
PROGRESSION
The course allows progression to Higher Education courses in
Film, Media, and develops a range of transferable critical,
analytical and research skills, which you will be able to use
effectively in future employment.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Independent reading and theatre visits. Workshops run by
industry professionals and ex students who have studied at
elite institutions.
To develop your appreciation of film, visits to the cinema will be
organised. Visits in the past have included 3D screenings along
with a screening at London’s BFI IMAX. Film students will also
have the opportunity to take a trip to New York.
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WHAT YOU WILL STUDY