ABSTRACT
Drama is essentially a creative subject that relies heavily on your imagination and experiences. Inevitably, the examination process can be seen as confining that creativity. However, what examination drama does give is credibility to a subject which has been around in schools as an educational medium for over fifty years but which has sometimes been seen as something of a ‘Cinderella’ subject in terms of funding and recognition. This is changing rapidly in the current climate as drama is becoming recognised by employers as one of the most useful subjects to have, be it at A Level or degree level. The extract below is taken from a recent edition of the University of Central Lancashire’s prospectus:
There are many careers which are open to Drama and Theatre Studies students including management, personnel and social work, team management and jobs requiring analytical and presentational skills. Popular career destinations include teaching and careers in the theatre or the media. Taking Drama and Theatre Studies will equip you with some important skills for your future career. Two of the qualities most valued by employers in applicants are literacy and creativity. Drama and Theatre Studies will demonstrate that you can work productively as part of a team and that you can demonstrate initiative and imagination in creating new opportunities.
