The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. In addition, employers and professional bodies have been involved and consulted in order to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice. Students will study six mandatory units covering the following content areas: Performance – practical exploration and application of specialist skills and techniques, individual and group performances. Research, analysis, and commissioning – aims to develop skills that are essential for further study of performing arts, including research methodology, independent learning, extended writing, sourcing, idea generation, evaluating information, and drawing conclusions from it. In addition to the performing arts sector-specific content, this qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop all-around performance skills and transferable skills such as self-confidence, self-presentation, personal discipline, time management, and organizational skills which are highly regarded by higher education and employers.
English GCSE – Grade 4
There are a total of eight units, of which six are mandatory and two are optional. Three of these are externally assessed. - Investigating practitioner work - Developing skills and techniques for live performance - Group performance workshop - Performing arts in the community - Individual performance commission - Final live performance to an audience Two Optional units (examples of units; contemporary dance, street dance. Healthy dancing, acting styles, theatre directing)
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burgh Road, Skegness, PE25 2QH |
The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. In addition, employers and professional bodies have been involved and consulted in order to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice. Students will study six mandatory units covering the following content areas: Performance – practical exploration and application of specialist skills and techniques, individual and group performances. Research, analysis, and commissioning – aims to develop skills that are essential for further study of performing arts, including research methodology, independent learning, extended writing, sourcing, idea generation, evaluating information, and drawing conclusions from it. In addition to the performing arts sector-specific content, this qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop all-around performance skills and transferable skills such as self-confidence, self-presentation, personal discipline, time management, and organizational skills which are highly regarded by higher education and employers.
English GCSE – Grade 4
There are a total of eight units, of which six are mandatory and two are optional. Three of these are externally assessed. - Investigating practitioner work - Developing skills and techniques for live performance - Group performance workshop - Performing arts in the community - Individual performance commission - Final live performance to an audience Two Optional units (examples of units; contemporary dance, street dance. Healthy dancing, acting styles, theatre directing)