Speech and Drama

Course summary

This subject gives a broad introduction to the performing arts sector with an emphasis on core knowledge and fundamental skills, which are transferable across other sectors (including communication, presentation, physical and creative skills). Course Assessment: Mandatory Units: - Unit 1 90 GLH Investigating Practitioners’ work - Unit 2 90 GLH Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance - Unit 3 120 GLH Group Performance Workshop Optional Unit: Only one of the following: - Interpreting Classical Text for Performance - Acting Styles - Developing the Voice for Performance -Variety Performance - Movement in Performance - Musical Theatre Techniques - Improvisation