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STUDENT VOICE
DRAMA & THEATRE STUDIES
A Level
Why study Drama & Theatre Studies?
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical
study of drama and theatre performance. The
teachers draw on their expertise gained from working
professionally in the industry and students are
encouraged to develop their creativity and confidence.
The Performing Arts Academy, set up with support
from the Octagon Theatre, Bolton, and enrichment
programmes are designed to support students who wish
to pursue a career in the industry.
What's covered?
James Campbell
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
A Level Drama & Theatre Studies,
English Literature & Language and Film Studies
Enrichment: Performing Arts Academy
“I had heard lots of positive things about The Sixth
Form, and I was looking to go somewhere different
than everyone else in my school. I have thoroughly
enjoyed all my subjects whilst at B6, all of them work
well together and I feel that I have developed my
understanding of each part of the creative industry.
I am hoping to study Creative Writing & Drama at
Liverpool John Moores University. The best advice
I could give to new students would be to pick
subjects that complement each other and those that
you are passionate about.”
You will develop a range of analytical and practical
skills by exploring various theatre styles relating to
both classic and contemporary theatre. Your skills will
develop as a performer of scripted plays and you will
become disciplined in the art of set and lighting design,
devising new material, directing, and rehearsing. You
will study practitioners, perform in a number of scripted
and self-devised plays and see live performances. You
are examined through a mixture of live performance,
coursework and written examinations.
Future Opportunities
This course sets up the foundation for a career in
areas such as acting for stage and TV, musical theatre,
broadcasting, presenting, directing, stage management,
journalism and teaching. Theatre also prepares you
for other careers such as law and public relations.
The options are endless and all down to those
transferable skills!