The aims of the programme in Theatre Arts are to help students understand the nature of the theatre; to understand it by making it as well as by studying it; to understand it not only with their minds but with their senses, their bodies and their emotions; to understand the forms it takes in cultures other than their own; and through this understanding better to understand themselves, their society and their world.

Although the Theatre Arts programme is divided into parts, there are strong links between them; the programme of study aims to teach the course holistically. This course would be suitable for students who have a passionate interest in the world of the theatre both from a historical and practical perspective. Students will need plenty of energy and a genuine enthusiasm to take part in performance work with the intellectual ability to research and analyse texts into exciting and innovative performances. The course aims to stimulate the mind, body and soul and offers a rare opportunity for students to develop their ability as an individual as well as develop the skills required when working as a member of a team on small scale productions.

Standard and Higher Level Syllabus
Part 1 ~ Theatre Making
Part 2 ~ World Theatre Studies
Part 3 ~ Theatre Production

Assessment Outline

External Assessment ~ 50%

Research Investigation ~ 25%
Students are required to produce a research investigation with visual supporting material: Standard Level 1500 – 1750 words / Higher Level 2000 – 2500 words

Practical Performance Proposal ~ 25%
Students are required to produce a proposal of 250 words with supporting visual materials. Higher Level students are also required to produce a report of 1000 – 1250 words


Internal Assessment ~ 50%
These components are internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IBO:

Theatre Performance and Production Presentation ~ 25%
Students are required to give an oral presentation lasting 20 minutes with 5 – 7 images at Standard Level and 30 minutes with 7 – 10 images at Higher Level

Independent Project Portfolio ~ 25%
Portfolio of approximately 3000 words (Higher Level) / 2000 words (Standard Level) reflecting on their independent project. It is connected to their learning and development in the core syllabus including:

• Performance Skills
• Theatre Production
• World Theatre
• Theatre Making