Why this course? Students will develop their technical and performance skills in their chosen performing arts specialisms, as well as their creative skills during devising and choreographic projects. Students will study current practitioners and their working methods and techniques, as well as developing their written analytical skills. Student profile The course is not only designed for students who enjoy Performing Arts, but also for students who wish to develop their communication and creative skills, and are interested in a range of creative careers as well as teaching. The diploma offers excellent opportunities for those considering a career in the performing arts, by working to industry briefs and experiencing employer engagement throughout the course. For students for whom an element of performing arts would be complementary, the qualification supports progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other vocational or general qualifications. Progression Students could go onto study Performing Arts at University as well as vocational training in Dance/Drama. Students who have completed this course have worked on cruise ships, in small scale theatres as well as teaching in state schools and working in the Media Industry.
GENERIC VOCATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE 4-9 in English Language & Vocational course at Level 2 Merit (or other subject at grade 5 or above if you have not taken a vocational course) SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 5 or above in English Literature. A Level 2 First Award in Performing Arts or equivalent at Merit level
There are 7 units, 1 of which is externally assessed and 6 units which are internally assessed through coursework. The list of possible and optional units are as follows: 1. Performance Preparation (External) 2. Planning for a Career in the Creative and Performing Arts (Internal) 3. Approaches to Acting (Internal) 4. Dance Technique and Performance (Internal) 5. Vocal Techniques - Music (Internal) Optional Units (all internal): Acting Auditions Choreography Solo Music Performance Ensemble Dance Performance
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Hall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8AQ |
Why this course? Students will develop their technical and performance skills in their chosen performing arts specialisms, as well as their creative skills during devising and choreographic projects. Students will study current practitioners and their working methods and techniques, as well as developing their written analytical skills. Student profile The course is not only designed for students who enjoy Performing Arts, but also for students who wish to develop their communication and creative skills, and are interested in a range of creative careers as well as teaching. The diploma offers excellent opportunities for those considering a career in the performing arts, by working to industry briefs and experiencing employer engagement throughout the course. For students for whom an element of performing arts would be complementary, the qualification supports progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other vocational or general qualifications. Progression Students could go onto study Performing Arts at University as well as vocational training in Dance/Drama. Students who have completed this course have worked on cruise ships, in small scale theatres as well as teaching in state schools and working in the Media Industry.
GENERIC VOCATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE 4-9 in English Language & Vocational course at Level 2 Merit (or other subject at grade 5 or above if you have not taken a vocational course) SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 5 or above in English Literature. A Level 2 First Award in Performing Arts or equivalent at Merit level
There are 7 units, 1 of which is externally assessed and 6 units which are internally assessed through coursework. The list of possible and optional units are as follows: 1. Performance Preparation (External) 2. Planning for a Career in the Creative and Performing Arts (Internal) 3. Approaches to Acting (Internal) 4. Dance Technique and Performance (Internal) 5. Vocal Techniques - Music (Internal) Optional Units (all internal): Acting Auditions Choreography Solo Music Performance Ensemble Dance Performance