“There is a kind of invisible thread between the actor and the audience, and when it's not there it's stunning, and there is nothing to match that”
Maggie Smith
Curriculum Intent:
The A-level Drama curriculum focuses on developing creative, confident, and independent students, through a mix of practical performance and theoretical study. The course builds on transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and public speaking, whilst also enabling students to critically analyse theatre and create original work. Students are exposed to diverse practitioners, styles, and scripts to deepen their understanding of performance and its cultural context. Students should develop into good performers and good writers!
Subject Content:
The subject content details the knowledge, understanding and skills that students are expected to develop throughout the course of study. The subject content for A-level Drama and Theatre is divided into three components:
1. Drama and Theatre
2. Creating Original Drama
3. Making Theatre
Guidance is also provided on the theatrical skills students will need to work on. In the practical components students may specialise in performing, lighting, sound, set, costume, puppets and/or directing.
Current Teaching Staff:
Ms J Abbott - Head of Department
Examination board and syllabus:
AQA A-Level 7262
For more information please click to download the Curriculum Document.
Testimonial:
'Taking part in drama at TGGS has been the highlight of my seven years at school. Getting to meet new people from across the year groups, gain new skills, develop my confidence and have so much fun has been invaluable. You create a real sense of community during the shows and create the strongest friendships, and I will miss it more than anything! '
Bonnie Skinner Y13