Course information
CTEC Performing Arts
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College - Barking and Dagenham
02082704242
Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1JT
Course summary

This course is ideal for those students wishing to further their studies in the area of Performing Arts. Pupils work on Music, Drama, Dance and Performing Arts Business Skills. Much of the course is about developing skills and applying them to real performance events both within the school context and also in external venues. It is very much focused on learning through doing and is well suited to those who have the confidence to try a new challenge and enjoy working with others. This award is ideal for those who just enjoy the subject and want to secure points towards a university or college place. This is a course that must be studied over 2 years. This is a diploma and is therefore a double award covering two option blocks.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE’s at Grade C including English and Maths( grade 5) as well as a keen interest in Performing Arts. If you are hoping to study an A Level qualification you will need to have achieved at least 5 grade ‘C’s in 5 separate subjects. This must include a grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Our Vocational courses are for those students who achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.

How you'll be assessed

External Assessment (Mandatory)Task or performance - Set and marked by Pearson. 1. Investigating Practitioners’ Work (90 GLH) 2. Group Performance Workshop (120 GLH) 3. Individual Performance Commission (120 GLH) 4. Final Live Performance to an Audience (90 GLH) 5. Progression Opportunities in Performing Arts (120 GLH) 6. Progression Opportunities in Performing Arts (120 GLH) Mandatory Units that are practical and course work basedAssignment - Set and marked internally Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance (90 GLH) Performing Arts in the Community (90 GLH) And 2 optional units for the Diploma and 6 for the Extended Diploma Theatre Directing , Acting Styles , Developing the Voice for Performance , Improvisation , Movement in Performance ,Children's Theatre Performance ,Physical Theatre Techniques ,Musical Theatre Techniques , Audio Performance and Performing with Masks The course is assessed through portfolio and practical work with external assessment elements. The course is reflective and depends on self, peer and teacher assessment. This course can lead study at university or a career in the performing Arts industry.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBarking and Dagenham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressTerling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1JT