Performing arts

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Performing arts is a hands-on, practical subject that combines various aspects of performance, providing pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding of drama, dance and theatre to allow them to succeed in the performance sector.

Overview –

Performing Arts is the right subject for you if you enjoy:

creative subjects such as dance, drama and musical theatre
developing and refining ideas;
experimenting and taking risks with your work, and learning from your experiences.
learning through practical exploration and play

The course covers the following topics:

Acting, performance, and presentation skills, including movement and physical theatre techniques
Devising and creating performances
Analysing live performance

Assessment –

Students will be assessed throughout the course on three different components:

Component 1 (internal assessment)- Exploring the performing arts:

You will be developing understanding of the performing arts by examining practitioners’ work and the processes used to create performance.

Component 2 (internal assessment)– Developing skills and techniques in the performing arts:

You will develop performing arts skills and techniques through the reproduction of acting, dance and/or musical theatre repertoire.

Component 3 (externally assessed)– Performing to a brief:

You will be given the opportunity to work as part of a group to create a workshop performance in response to a given brief and stimulus.

Subject links –

Performing arts allows students to develop confidence and presentation skills, teamwork as well as observation skills which are highly valued in many areas of study and in various career paths. These skills are also important in many other GCSE subjects.

Careers –

Pupils following this route into further education could develop opportunities to move towards careers in performance, including directing, acting, choreography and dance, as well as behind the scenes work, such as set design, stage management, lighting design and operation, or even costume and make up design. Performing arts could also lead to opportunities within broadcasting such as broadcast journalism, camera operation, editing and audio-visual technician.

For further information, please contact –

Head of faculty – Melissa Cook Email - info@ipswichacademy.org.uk