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IB Theatre Arts (Higher and Standard Level)
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Miss B O’Brien ([email protected])
Entry Requirements None required, though a good pass at GCSE Drama, evidence of active participation in
productions and a genuine enthusiasm for all aspects of the subject are expected.
Where next? Students of Drama and Theatre often consider Drama College and University to study Theatre
and Performance as well as Drama in Education and English. They are also successful moving on
to study and work in all areas of the arts and humanities, film and media, the leisure industry
and tourism, journalism, the law and social work. Indeed any area of work that requires a
confident presentation, a creative approach to problem solving, an independent work ethic,
assured team players and leaders with empathy and humanity.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
IB Theatre Studies is for students who enjoy creating their own work, reading plays, watching and exploring the work and
ideas of theatre makers, and taking an active part in the practical exploration of theatre in performance as actors,
directors and designers. Both courses make full use of, our excellent facilities The Auden Theatre and our fully equipped
black box studio Scruffs.
The Core Syllabus explores Theatre in Context, Theatre Processes and Presenting Theatre. During the first year of the
course students create theatre based on theatre theory, work with play texts, and explore world theatre traditions and
work collaboratively to create original theatre.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
Students are examined in their second year on the following tasks, 4 for HL and 3 for SL. Tasks 1.3 are externally assessed
and Task 4 is internally assessed.
Task 1: Solo theatre piece (HL only):
Students research a theatre theorist, identify an aspect of their theory, create, and present a solo theatre piece based on
this aspect/s.
Task 2: Director’s notebook (SL and HL):
Students choose a published play text and develop ideas regarding how it could be staged for an audience.
Task 3: Research presentation (SL and HL):
Students at SL and HL plan and deliver an individual presentation in which they outline and physically demonstrate their
research into a
Convention of a theatre tradition.
Task 4: Collaborative project (SL and HL):
Students collaboratively create and present an original piece of theatre for and to a specified target audience, created
from a starting point of their choice.
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