Ample 'ATCL' goes forth...

Josie Campbell, Head of Drama & Theatre Studies at Ampleforth College in Yorkshire teaches the ATCL Performing diploma (Level 4) to provide additional performance opportunities for her A level students.In 2012 Lucy Bird (Speech & Drama), Giorgio Palazzo (Speech & Drama) and Oliver Moore (Performance Arts) entered for the ATCL prior to taking their A levels studies with Edexcel. Both Giorgio and Oliver achieved B grades at Drama A level which unfortunately was not high enough to secure their places at Manchester (Oliver) and Exeter (Giorgio) universities.

As their teacher, Josie approached the admissions tutors at both universities and explained that, in addition to their A-levels, they had successfully taken a Level 4 qualification. The students did not realise when applying through UCAS that they could enter their ATCL qualification as it wasn’t listed on the application form. Josie spoke with UCAS regarding the Level 4 ATCL diplomas and as a result both Exeter and Manchester University then accepted the students on to the BA course. Since speaking to Josie I contacted UCAS and discussed the content, credit level and guided learning hours of the ATCL and now students can add the ATCL under the ‘other qualifications’ section of their application form. 

This is a great example of how Trinity’s practical examinations have the potential to support students to progress into Higher Education.

Good luck with your ATCL students! 

Photo below (From left: Lucy Bird, Giorgio Palazzo & Oliver Moore)

Good 'Goffs' almighty!

The Shakespeare Schools Festival for 2013 is almost over but for Trinity College London our assessments are just beginning. 10 Schools are being assessed across the range of grades giving over 200 pupils the chance to have their work assessed. Our marketing team recently sent out a press release about Goffs School in Hertfordshire and here are some of the highlights...

"18 students from Goffs Secondary School in Cheshunt were each awarded Grade 5 Plays in Production certificates from Trinity College London for their recent Shakespeare Schools Festival (SSF) performance. The students, aged between 12 and 16 years, performed an abridged version of Macbeth on the stage of Broxbourne Civic Hall.

Sarah Cowen, Head of Performing Arts at Goffs School said: ‘Having the performance accredited meant that our students have gained so much more than just the joy of performing in front of a large audience. It was wonderful to have their talent, hard work and dedication officially recognised and rewarded. This is something that we will definitely take part in again as a school’."

Photo below from Goffs School 'Macbeth' rehearsal

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