Ks3 Drama
At KS3 pupils follow a holistic approach to Drama by performing scripted and devised work. Students have one drama lesson a fortnight.
ks3 Music
At KS3 pupils follow a holistic approach to music by performing (playing and singing), composing and appraising within each unit of work. Students have one music lesson a week.
ks4 DRAMA
At KS4 the department follows the WJEC GCSE Drama Specification. The course is made up of three units;
Devising Theatre Performance
Scripted Theatre Performance
Written Exam
Students can opt to take Drama GCSE in year 9. Options for Acting and Technical candidates are available.
You will be expected to attend theatre visits as part of your course.
ks4 MUSIC
At KS4 the department follows the WJEC GCSE Music Specification. The course is made up of three units;
Performing
Composing
Appraising Exam
Students can opt to take Music GCSE in year 9. The department utilises the range of expertise of both full time and peripatetic teachers to broaden the student's experiences where required.
ks5 DRAMA
At KS5 the department follows the WJEC GCE Drama Specification. It is a mixture of performance/design and written elements. The course is made up of four units;
AS Unit 1: Theatre Workshop
AS Unit 2: Text in Theatre
A2 Unit 3: Text in Action
A2 Unit 4: Text in Performance
Students can opt to take A Level in year 11. Options for Acting and Technical candidates are available. Students can opt for A Level without GCSE Drama.
You will be expected to attend theatre visits as part of your course.
ks5 MEDIA
At KS5 the department follows the WJEC GCE Media Specification. It is a mixture of design and written elements. The course is made up of four units;
AS Unit 1: Investigating the Media
AS Unit 2: Creating a Media Production
A2 Unit 3: Media in the Global Age
A2 Unit 4: Creating a Cross-Media Production
Students can opt to take A Level in year 11.
ks5 MUSIC
At KS5 the department follows the WJEC GCE Music Specification. It is a mixture of performance, composing and appraising elements The course is made up of six units;
AS Unit 1 & A2 Unit 4: Performing
AS Unit 2 & A2 Unit 5: Composing
AS Unit 3 & A2 Unit 6: Appraising