Performing Arts
Dance
The BTEC Tech Award in Dance is a practical introduction to life and work in the performing arts, so you can develop your understanding of the sector and see whether it’s an industry you’d like to be part of.
The course is made up of three components: two that are internally assessed and one that’s externally assessed. The three-block structure of explore, develop and apply has been developed to allow you to build on and embed your knowledge. This allows you to grow in confidence and then put into practice what you have learned.
The first two components (explore and develop) are covered in year 10. For component 1 you will explore dance styles and discover performance roles and processes.
For component 2 you will take part in workshops, classes and rehearsals in a variety of dance styles to develop your existing skills. You will then apply these skills in performance and reflect on your progress. Component 3 (apply) takes place in the final year of study. You will use a set brief to come up with ideas for a final performance. You will take part in workshops and rehearsals and review the process using an ideas and skills log. This ends with a final performance of a dance piece to your chosen audience and you will reflect on your performance.
BTEC Dance focuses on building skills which will give you the confidence to progress in whatever path you choose.
With a BTEC Tech Award you have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to everyday and work contexts, giving you a great starting point for academic or vocational study post-16, as well as preparing you for future employment.
For further information see Mrs Scott.
Drama
The BTEC Tech Award in drama is a practical introduction to life and work in the performing arts, so you can develop your understanding of the sector and see whether it’s an industry you’d like to be in.
The course is made up of three components: two that are internally assessed and one that’s externally assessed. The three-block structure of explore, develop and apply has been developed to allow you to build on and embed your knowledge. This allows you to grow in confidence and then put into practice what you have learned.
The first two components (explore and develop), are covered in year 10. For component 1 you will explore acting styles and discover performance roles and processes. For component 2 you will take part in workshops, classes and rehearsals in a variety of acting styles to develop your existing skills, you will then apply these skills in performance and reflect on your progress and performance.
Component 3 (apply) takes place in the final year of study. You will use a set brief to come up with ideas for a final performance. You will take part in workshops and rehearsals and review the process using an ideas and skills log. This ends with a final performance of an acting piece to your chosen audience and you will reflect on your performance.
BTEC Drama focuses on building skills which will give you the confidence to progress in whatever path you choose.
With a BTEC Tech Award you have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to everyday and work contexts, giving you a great starting point for academic or vocational study post-16, as well as preparing you for future employment.
For further information see Mrs Scott.