A Level Drama Revision: Tips and Tricks

[@ginasilvestri5398]

Try making the backround music a little softer for us to really concentrate on what you're saying :)

[@ElenaJane]

Omg you could take in your notes! We’re not allowed :( I struggle with the written side, performing is easy for me, but writing is a huge no 😂

[@BDMZ404]

I did a theatre review on Romeo and Juliet AND Accidental Death of an Anarchist in a mock exam not too long ago. It was super lucky that I took a lot of short condensed notes on each one. Even luckier that I could bring them in, but only with a 400-word count. Anyway, I was 2 marks away from a C -, so I was a bit gutted but I'm still happy with myself as I didn't even do GCSE drama. (big shocker.) Thank you for the help!

[@cuddlefish8943]

What are the mocks like in A level drama and theatre? Is it all memorising or does it lean higher towards creativity?

[@BDMZ404]

@@cuddlefish8943 Gosh its been a good while since my exams, but I'd say its a good balance of both. Be sure to reference quotes and points of context, production wise and/or narratively. (tho I'm not sure in what style, mine was Harvard,) and say what it made you feel from a critical point of view, as an audience member or reader. It really helped to get my creative juices flowing

[@cuddlefish8943]

@@BDMZ404 alrighty thanks! I’m just curious because I’m considering choosing drama for my A level. Slight problem… I did not do drama for GCSE.. If you don’t mind me asking, how did you do in your drama finals and how did it impact your opportunities in the future?

[@georgiaewington]

ok can i just fangirl about kneehigh with you i need to ok. so i’ve seen the tin drum and the flying lovers of vitebsk and they are hands down the best pieces of theatre i’ve ever seen. sets, harmonies, props etc. i’m truly obsessed.

[@Slidetotheleft]

Georgia Ewington Yas yas and more yas

[@BDMZ404]

Did drama for the performing, not the essay writing (big oof) however thanks for fuelling me with that energy!

[@chloebayliss8252]

My A level group consists of me and two guys. So I always get the best roles of the leading lady - meaning usually get to be part of some kind of love triangle, have to say and act all flirty or just stand there looking shocked while the guys have a cool fight scene. Still love it though - even if the written exam might kill me.

[@susato5704]

I never really took the gcse, I feel really behind compared to the majority of my class. I also really struggle with the writing aspect and it's really, really hard to find A Level Drama revision tips so this video helped out so much!! ❤

[@PixelUzi]

Not even allowed to take in annotated scripts in anymore ffs. Great vid tho, very hepful :)

[@joshuasats5353]

I found learning about the key themes and just memorising them super helpful cause u can write anything and everything off a theme

[@My_Lyfe]

I do Maths, Drama and computing. No one ever understands that I actually like theatre 😂. Anyways, comp 1 Drama tomorrow woooo. I’m doing small island for my theatre review, but ik lots are doing Othello. Good lucks guys!

[@erinfitzzpatrick]

omg twinnem doing small island as well

[@My_Lyfe]

@@erinfitzzpatrick goood luckkk we will see how it goes!

[@ameliaalbinson5211]

We’re twins haha!! I’m planning on doing maths and drama for a level😂😂

[@sulia7999]

Im doing maths and photography, I'm in my first year rn

[@_ayeshaqaisar]

If someone has soft copy of the notes from component 1 and 4 can you pls share?

[@zoebielenberg8233]

back ground music is distracting!

[@sebastiantejada6423]

Lmao then focus

[@tryst_hugh3670]

Sadly with new WJEC rules, you’re not aloud to bring in books with notes. Everything else was helpful though

[@karencorscadden8264]

Good luck with your end of year uni exams - if u have any?😊

[@Slidetotheleft]

Karen Corscadden thank you! I do (sadly) have 4 exams but it will all be over in three weeks woo!

[@tprice1735]

Why do people bother with this A-level when most careers, and unis, don't value drama? It is often considered to be a "soft subject" by most universities. Even becoming a trained, paid actor is a tedious process with just 10% of all trained actors surviving in the industry beyond 3 years. (A former drama school teacher told me this).

[@Slidetotheleft]

Who said the subject is just for those pursuing acting? The view that Drama is a 'soft subject' really REALLY grinds my gears as I strongly believe it should be considered on par with subjects such as History and English. The essay element of the subject is vast and looks at similar themes of wording that English does, only with the added aspect of how this is performed. In terms of jobs - would you not agree that public speaking and communication is one of, if not the most, important skill for any career? What other subject focuses on this so explicitly? On top of that, what do you mean by 'not valued' by most universities? Sure, if I was trying to pursue engineering that wouldn't seem the most relevant subject but I think Durham University found it just fine when I applied for my teacher training course - a career that involves many elements of performing and analyzing emotions of children! If a company or uni did not 'value' Drama as a subject, I would not want to be part of their team anyway. Thanks for your input!

[@harrydavies584]

worst revision tips everrrrrrrr

[@Slidetotheleft]

congrats for taking time out of your day to watch!

[@sebastiantejada6423]

What did u gain from commenting this lmao if u care enough to leave hate comments you probably failed regardless lol