Drama and Theatre

Weald of Kent Grammar School

Tudeley Lane, TONBRIDGE, Kent, TN9 2JP

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Weald of Kent Grammar School

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.

Application Instructions

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM WEALD OF KENT GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Students can join Weald of Kent Grammar School at our Tonbridge Campus.

Applications Open: - 15 November 2023

Applications Close: - 15 January 2024

Entry Requirements: - If you wish to join the Weald of Kent Sixth Form you must have a minimum of a Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and a Grade 5 in Mathematics. In addition, students also need to achieve an Average Point Score (APS) of 5.5 to be comprised of their best 8 GCSE results.

How to Apply: - Applications are made through Applicaa. Please see the school website for more information: https://www.wealdofkent.kent.sch.uk/sixth-form/application

Open Event: - Our Sixth Form Open Evening is 14 November 2023.

Course Summary

You will gain an appreciation of the skills of acting and performance. You will grow to appreciate and understand how a script can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Students benefit by becoming confident in public speaking, time management and essay writing

Course Details

You will perform both scripted work and improvisation and work in a range of different groups. You will need to be committed, reliable and a good team player, who will work with a group to stage successful performances. We organise workshops in which you will be required to participate. We visit London or local theatres regularly and expect you to accompany us.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Component 1 (40%) Drama and theatre (3 hour written examination)

Section A – One question on a set text, answered from a practical perspective

Section B – One question on an extract from a second set text

Section C – One question on a single live production

Component 2 (30%) Creating Original Drama

An original devised performance influenced by the work of a prescribed practitioner, with a supporting working notebook. Students work in groups, using recognised techniques to create original work.

Component 3 (30%) Making theatre

Practical study of three extracts from contrasting plays, plus a reflective report. Presentation of the final extract from a play to a visiting examiner. Assessment of the reflective report also includes preparatory and development work on all three texts.

Entry requirements

You should have achieved a GCSE Grade 6 in Drama or Grade 6 in English Literature/Language (if GCSE Drama not studied).

Your next steps...

As well as auditioning for entry into specialist college, an A Level in Drama and Theatre will open doors at all British universities and a degree provides excellent training for careers in the theatre, arts, law, media, publishing, marketing, education and all industries with a focus on interpersonal skills.

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