Group 6 - Theatre
Why Study Theatre?
Theatre is a practical subject that encourages discovery through experimentation, the taking of risks and the presentation of ideas to others. It results in the development of both theatre and life skills; the building of confidence, creativity and working collaboratively.
The IB Diploma Programme theatre course is a multifaceted theatre-making course of study. It gives students the opportunity to make theatre as creators, designers, directors and performers. It emphasises the importance of working both individually and collaboratively as part of an ensemble. It offers the opportunity to engage actively in the creative process, transforming ideas into action as inquisitive and productive artists.
Students experience the course from contrasting artistic perspectives. They learn to apply research and theory to inform and to contextualise their work. The theatre course encourages students to appreciate that through the processes of researching, creating, preparing, presenting and critically reflecting on theatre— as participants and audience members—they gain a richer understanding of themselves, their community and the world.
Through the study of theatre, students become aware of their own personal and cultural perspectives, developing an appreciation of the diversity of theatre practices, their processes and their modes of presentation. It enables students to discover and engage with different forms of theatre across time, place and culture and promotes international-mindedness.
Assessment
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External assessment tasks |
SL |
HL |
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Task 1: Solo theatre piece (HL only) Students at HL research a theatre theorist they have not previously studied, identify an aspect(s) of their theory and create, stage and present a solo theatre piece (4–7 minutes) to an audience that demonstrates the practical application of the aspect(s) of theory. |
N/A |
35% |
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Task 2: Collaborative project (SL and HL) Students at SL and HL collaboratively create, stage and perform an original piece of theatre (lasting 7–10 minutes) created from a starting point of their choice. The piece is presented to an audience as a fully-realized production. The audience is selected by the students. |
40% |
25% |
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Task 3: Research presentation (SL and HL) Students at SL and HL plan and deliver an individual presentation (15 minutes maximum) to their peers in which they outline and physically demonstrate their research into a convention of a theatre tradition they have not previously studied. |
30% |
20% |
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Internal assessment task |
SL |
HL |
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Task 4: Production Proposal (SL and HL) Students at SL and HL choose a published play text they have not previously studied and formulate a vision for the design and theoretical staging of the entire play text for an audience. The student’s ideas are presented in the form of a production proposal. The student is not required to stage the play. |
30% |
20% |
Suggested Entry Requirement:
Grade 5 at IGCSE Drama and 5 in IGCSE English.