Performing Arts is placed at the heart of school life. Students who take the course can expect to be challenged in a wide array of acting disciplines. The course offers students the opportunity to participate in many large-scale productions throughout the year, including musical theatre, Shakespeare, modern drama and variety shows. During the course, students will have tuition from specialist staff in acting. The skills that are learned and refined are then applied to productions and individual performances. The course is also designed to allow students to explore the reality of the performing arts industry; in order for this to happen students visit performing arts organisations and research theatre history as well as investigate modern theatre conventions. Students will have access to a purpose-built drama studio and a range of professional sound and lighting equipment. You will also learn through formal teaching in the classroom, presentations, discussions, films, individual and group project work. You will be expected to undertake private study including research, revision and homework tasks.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Drama would be beneficial. However, if you do not meet this criteria, applications will still be considered based on previous experiences of the performing arts. Grade 4 or above in English is beneficial to aid the written elements of the course. To apply for Nether Stowe Sixth Form students require a Grade 4 or above in at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including either English (Language or Literature) or Maths.
Assessment is through a combination of performances, portfolio-based coursework and two externally examined units. The externally examined units centre on the creation of written work, practical performance and presentation. The work for both units is produced in controlled conditions over a designated period of time. The written elements of the course are based on research with professionals and professional organisations, as well as charting the progress of individual students’ progression.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | St Chad's Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NB |
Performing Arts is placed at the heart of school life. Students who take the course can expect to be challenged in a wide array of acting disciplines. The course offers students the opportunity to participate in many large-scale productions throughout the year, including musical theatre, Shakespeare, modern drama and variety shows. During the course, students will have tuition from specialist staff in acting. The skills that are learned and refined are then applied to productions and individual performances. The course is also designed to allow students to explore the reality of the performing arts industry; in order for this to happen students visit performing arts organisations and research theatre history as well as investigate modern theatre conventions. Students will have access to a purpose-built drama studio and a range of professional sound and lighting equipment. You will also learn through formal teaching in the classroom, presentations, discussions, films, individual and group project work. You will be expected to undertake private study including research, revision and homework tasks.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Drama would be beneficial. However, if you do not meet this criteria, applications will still be considered based on previous experiences of the performing arts. Grade 4 or above in English is beneficial to aid the written elements of the course. To apply for Nether Stowe Sixth Form students require a Grade 4 or above in at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including either English (Language or Literature) or Maths.
Assessment is through a combination of performances, portfolio-based coursework and two externally examined units. The externally examined units centre on the creation of written work, practical performance and presentation. The work for both units is produced in controlled conditions over a designated period of time. The written elements of the course are based on research with professionals and professional organisations, as well as charting the progress of individual students’ progression.