WHY SHOULD I STUDY PERFORMING ARTS? This is a two-year, modular, A Level equivalent course. It is an exciting and versatile course that combines the three art forms of music, dance, and drama. We explore and promote performance in a range of disciplines, genres, and styles, with significant emphasis on musical theatre. A diverse range of works and approaches are studied from a variety of periods and cultures. Performing Arts is a subject that can help progress to either Performing Arts colleges or universities and can be combined with A Levels or other BTEC courses, including other performing arts courses. The skills learned and developed in this course include transferable employment skills that can be utilized in any industry, including communicating and negotiating in pressured situations, practical problem solving, delivering presentations to peers, and performing to the public. All staff in the Performing Arts Department work co-operatively to produce joint and individual subject performances. Practical group work and presentations are all essential components of any Performing Arts student’s experience. We have very good links with former students and a variety of professionals working in the field. The Performing Arts Department runs a range of extracurricular performance activities, including visiting workshops led by professional artists and top conservatoire and university providers, to prepare students for their future training in the industry. We offer a range of opportunities throughout the year to see and experience professional work, in college, locally, and in London. CERTIFICATE LEVEL COURSE CONTENT The Certificate (BTEC) course comprises two units: Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners’ Work (50%) - This involves the study of practitioners’ works in musical theatre, dance and drama, looking at contextual factors that influence their work, and developing knowledge and understanding of the creative intentions, performance, production and repertoire needed for the sector. This will be achieved through the research and investigation of two practitioners and a given theme in a written exam. Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance (50%) - You will develop appropriate skills and techniques in the performance disciplines of acting, dance and musical theatre, then choose one of these in which to perform a final practical exam. This will be achieved through participation in regular workshops, classes and rehearsals.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 4 In both GCSE English Language and English Literature. If only one is taken then Grade 5 is required. Essential Skills/ Experience Performance skills/ experience in at least two performing arts subjects, such as Dance, Drama or Music and successful participation in a supportive audition workshop prior to the start of the course.
Unit 1: a written exam, comprising three questions, for which you have 4 weeks’ preparation time. Unit 2: a practical performance, a presentation, and a log book.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1SN |
WHY SHOULD I STUDY PERFORMING ARTS? This is a two-year, modular, A Level equivalent course. It is an exciting and versatile course that combines the three art forms of music, dance, and drama. We explore and promote performance in a range of disciplines, genres, and styles, with significant emphasis on musical theatre. A diverse range of works and approaches are studied from a variety of periods and cultures. Performing Arts is a subject that can help progress to either Performing Arts colleges or universities and can be combined with A Levels or other BTEC courses, including other performing arts courses. The skills learned and developed in this course include transferable employment skills that can be utilized in any industry, including communicating and negotiating in pressured situations, practical problem solving, delivering presentations to peers, and performing to the public. All staff in the Performing Arts Department work co-operatively to produce joint and individual subject performances. Practical group work and presentations are all essential components of any Performing Arts student’s experience. We have very good links with former students and a variety of professionals working in the field. The Performing Arts Department runs a range of extracurricular performance activities, including visiting workshops led by professional artists and top conservatoire and university providers, to prepare students for their future training in the industry. We offer a range of opportunities throughout the year to see and experience professional work, in college, locally, and in London. CERTIFICATE LEVEL COURSE CONTENT The Certificate (BTEC) course comprises two units: Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners’ Work (50%) - This involves the study of practitioners’ works in musical theatre, dance and drama, looking at contextual factors that influence their work, and developing knowledge and understanding of the creative intentions, performance, production and repertoire needed for the sector. This will be achieved through the research and investigation of two practitioners and a given theme in a written exam. Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance (50%) - You will develop appropriate skills and techniques in the performance disciplines of acting, dance and musical theatre, then choose one of these in which to perform a final practical exam. This will be achieved through participation in regular workshops, classes and rehearsals.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 4 In both GCSE English Language and English Literature. If only one is taken then Grade 5 is required. Essential Skills/ Experience Performance skills/ experience in at least two performing arts subjects, such as Dance, Drama or Music and successful participation in a supportive audition workshop prior to the start of the course.
Unit 1: a written exam, comprising three questions, for which you have 4 weeks’ preparation time. Unit 2: a practical performance, a presentation, and a log book.