Creative and Performing Arts
Music
Music...the international language that everyone enjoys. Whether it's music you listen to, computer games you play, films or TV, or radio, music is all around us. At Outwood Academy Easingwold, music is integral to your development as a person and it is a great way to develop your creative and social skills. Don't worry if you've never played an instrument, as you will get the opportunity to play a range of instruments throughout your music career at the Academy. The instrumental skills you learn will then be used to discover and explore the elements of music and discover styles from around the world.
In Year 7 we will start by learning the basic skills needed to listen, play and compose music independently. We will develop these skills, called Elements, by learning how to play instruments which will allow us to Rock away in rock bands, drum away in West Africa, feel the vibe with off beat Reggae from Jamaica all this whilst discovering and listening to music across history. You will also get an introduction to the Hawaiian Ukulele, one of the most popular instruments in the world. So plenty for you to immerse yourself in.
Do you play an instrument? Would you like to play one? Then you're in luck! We offer instrument lessons on any instrument and if you already play, you will be able to continue your lessons as soon as you start at the Academy. If you would like to start then just grab a letter when you arrive and off you go!
After school is when the department really comes alive! Everyday sees a different activity. You can take part in Ukulele club, School of Rock, Pop Choir, OAE Concert Orchestra and Production band. The most important part is that everyone is welcome, no matter what their experience. We look forward to seeing you there.
Here's What The Music Students Get Up To
Some Of The Instruments You Are Able To Learn
Art
In Art you will be learning
how to develop your skills in drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. You will develop these skills whilst researching Artists and the techniques they have devised, developed and mastered. This leads to learning how to apply the skills and knowledge you have learnt to your own work. You will
also learn how to talk and write about art using vocabulary.
Here are the topics that you will follow in year 7:
skills, such as pencil technique, water colours, pencil crayons,
blending, brush technique
discovering colour through the colour wheel
the formal visual elements: line, tone, texture, colour.
Drawing in 3D, perspective
Artists and genre that will influence your art:
Chagall
Fernand Leger
Surrealism
Themes you will look at to inspire you:
Space!,
Dreams and imagination
Extra-curricular:
As well as art and photography clubs there will also be an opportunity to set build and paint
school production scenery and props.
Some Of The Art Projects You Will Explore
Hello, my name is Miss Fosher and I am the Drama teacher here at Outwood Academy Easingwold. I am really excited to meet you and start to teach you lots of different Drama skills and techniques to build your confidence and creativity. Drama is so much fun and allows you to use your imaginations to create characters and bring them to life.
See you in September!
Drama
Drama is a fantastic subject
which will give you the opportunity to actively learn and develop your skills
in the Performing Arts. Throughout Key Stage 3 you will develop skills and
techniques and refine these across many different performance styles. Year 7 is
a perfect opportunity to start learning and discovering your ability and talent
in the Performing Arts so don’t worry if you’ve never studied Drama before,
most haven’t! This is a perfect subject to not only develop your drama skills,
but also develop your confidence, teamwork and creativity!
In Year 7 you will discover
the basic skills and strategies required and from this building block we will
progress and further explore a variety of performance styles. Throughout Year 7
we will have some fun exploring spooky houses, meeting and fighting the
Jabberwocky, recreating the romantic balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet, and so
much more! This is just a taste of what we cover in Year 7, so get ready to be
fully immersed in the Performing Arts!!
If this sounds exciting to
you, why not join the Performing Arts Club which takes place
after school! The Performing Arts Club will give you the opportunity to further
develop your skills and meet other students who are passionate about the subject!
We look at a whole range of performances such as dramatic scenes, musical
numbers, dance, improvisation, we do it all!! So come along and get involved!!
Life – It is on the way!
Our 2019 Production of Oliver!
In the Creative and Performing Arts Faculty you will get the opportunity to experience big productions involving Music, Dance and Drama. Our most recent production was 'Oliver!' and we are preparing to put on our version of 'We Will Rock You The Musical'. Students from across all year groups are able to audition and work as part of cast and crew for the production so make sure you put yourself forward.
Take a look at the video of the opening to Oliver! below.
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