Application Instructions
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MARSH ACADEMY FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*
Applications Open: - 24 November 2023
Applications Close: - 24 May 2024
Entry Requirements: - Students wishing to study 3 Level 3 courses will be required to achieve 5+ GCSEs at grade 5 and above including English and Mathematics. However, some subjects have additional requirements in terms of the grades required. The Marsh Academy operates a sliding scale of qualifications which are outlined on the Marsh Academy website. There is scope for students to study 2 Level 3 subjects and also studying some Level 2 subjects. Students who wish to study two subjects must have attained 4+GCSEs at grade 5 or above.
How to Apply: - Please apply via Kent Choices
Open Event: - 23 November 2023 18:00
Course Summary
This exciting course will require you to study a wide variety of theatre texts from both classical and modern eras. You will study in both practical and theoretical workshops creating and developing a number of examined performances which you will support with written evidence logs.
Course Details
Component 1: Theatre Workshop
Learners participate in the creation, development and performance of a piece of theatre based on a reinterpretation of an extract from a text chosen from a list supplied by the exam board. The piece must be developed using the techniques and working methods of either an influential theatre practitioner or a recognised theatre company.
Learners must produce:
• A realisation of the performance
• A creative log.
Component 2: Text in Action
Learners participate in the creation, development and performance of two pieces of theatre based on a stimulus supplied by the board:
1. A devised piece using the techniques and working methods of either an influential theatre practitioner or a recognised theatre company.
2. An extract from a text in a different style chosen by the learner.
Learners must produce:
• A live performance for the visiting examiner.
• A process and evaluation report.
Component 3: Text in Performance
Sections A and B - Two questions, based on two different texts, one written pre-1956 and one written post-1956. Section C - Closed book: A question based on an extract of text printed on the examination paper which will be pre-released.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The A level is assessed through terminal examinations at the end of the course.
Internally assessed - externally moderated (20%)
Externally assessed - by a visiting examiner (40%)
Written examination - 2 hours 30 minutes (40%)
Entry requirements
Students must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including English and a minimum of a grade 5 in Drama or be prepared to audition and present evidence of other dram experience in addition to the published entry requirements.
Equipment required
No specialist equipment required
Your next steps...
A qualification in this subject could lead you into further education such as university courses in theatre and performance studies. It would also be beneficial outside of acting careers for example teaching, marketing, retail, advertising, technician, box office management, film and TV industry and public speaking careers.
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