Drama and Theatre Studies AS and A2 Level - 2012:13
| Location: | Farnham College | | Course Code: | FCDTS-GCEAS | | Year: | 2012:13 | | Start Date: | September 2012 | | Duration: | 1 Year | | FT/PT: | Part-Time | | | | | Other Fees: | £0 | | Advisory Costs: | £0.00 | | | 
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| Please note, fees are based on academic year 2011-12 and are intended as a guide only. We will update this information for 2012-13 as soon as we have it and accordingly to government funding and guidelines. |
Why Study Here We have well equipped drama studios and high success rates.
Suitable For Those who want to develop their drama and theatre skills in a friendly, stimulating environment.
Application Method Application followed by individual interview
Entry Requirements English Language GCSE grade C or above.
Content / Overview If you’re interested in developing drama and theatre skills, this challenging course is for you. There is a strong emphasis on practical performance work; and your analytical skills will develop through exploring play texts and theatre styles in the College’s performance studio and through numerous theatre visits.Assessment is by practical performance work, coursework and a written exam at the end of A2 only. You should be energetic, enjoy working with others, and have a sense of fun and curiosity. You should relish the discipline of production work, whether as an actor, designer or technician. This course will provide you with a range of transferable skills, much valued in the working world. You will gain increased confidence and improve your skills in communication, creativity, analysis, decision-making, and your ability to work effectively in a team.
Delivery Method Practical performance skills, theatre visits and coursework.
Assessment AS Unit 1 (40% - written coursework, practical exploration): Unit 2 (60% - practical with small written element). A2 Unit 3 (40% with practical and written assessments); Unit 4 (60% - written examination).
Progression University or drama schools or careers in the performing arts.
Homework AS - Term 1 will require 200 words written weekly. AS - Terms 2 & 3 will require learning lines and rehearsing outside of lessons. A2 - Term 1 - individual research and line learning. A2 - Terms 2 & 3 - regular work on script for written exam and practical sessions.
Additional Information 'Drama & Theatre Studies' by Sally Mackay (ISBN-9780748 751 686)
Practical clothing easy to move around in.
Money for theatre trips and visits (approximately £50 per year for AS and A2).
All students aged 19 years or over on 1 September in the first year of their course are expected to pay tuition, registration, exam fees and all other course related costs. Some assistance with these costs may be available depending on your circumstances and the latest government funding position. There are normally no tuition, registration or examination fees to pay if you are aged 16-18 on 1 September in the first year of your course and are a British or European Union resident. This does not apply to HNCs/Ds, Foundation Degrees, Degrees or courses that do not attract government funding.
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