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DANCE Qualification: AS/A Level Course Content Dance A-Level is an exciting course allowing you to develop your choreography, technique and performance skills as well as gaining an in-depth understanding of dance in the modern world. The course is split with 50% being a written exam and 50% being practical work. AS - Year 1 Component 1: Performance and Choreography What will be assessed? - Choreography and performance of a solo - Performance in duet/trio How will I be assessed? - Practical exam: 80 marks, 50% of AS - Non exam assessment marked by an external assessor Component 2: Critical engagement What will be assessed? - 2 areas of study; the origins of American modern dance 1900-1945 and the independent contemporary dance scene in Britain 2000 to present - The reflection on and understanding of own choreographic and performance practice How will I be assessed? - Written exam: 2 hours, 80 marks, 50% of AS A Level – Years 1 and 2 Component 1: Performance and Choreography What will be assessed? - Solo performance linked to a specific practitioner within an area of study - Performance in a quartet - Group Choreography How will I be assessed? - Practical exam, 80 marks, 50% of A Level Component 2: Critical engagement What will be assessed? - Knowledge and understanding of critical appreciation of a compulsory set work and its location within a corresponding area of study - Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of one optional set work and its location within a corresponding area of study How will I be assessed? - Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes, 100 marks, 50% of A Level What could I do next? Dance is a popular subject and is used as a stepping stone to the next level of dance education be it at a university studying a Dance degree or at a Conservatoire studying for a performance degree. It can also be used to support other subject areas and has developed many skills which have enabled previous students to go onto degrees in Architecture, Drama, English Literature and Journalism. Jobs that are available in the dance industry include dancer, choreographer, dance journalist, sports therapist and teacher. Entry Requirements Whilst GCSE in Dance is not essential, some dance training is needed. You must show an aptitude for this subject and an enthusiasm and commitment to your learning. 12 DANCE (Vocational) Qualification: National Extended Certificate Course Content The level 3 course can be taken on its own but it can also complement the Dance A Level course. Many of our students like to take both as they look at different fields within Dance. The course is made up of several units that are assessed through a practical assessment and a written portfolio. The units are chosen depending on the students on the course and their areas of interest or specialism. Units that can be studied are as follows: Dance Performance – an analysis of a variety of dance styles such as the Jive, Lindy Hop, Contemporary, Quick Step and Physical Theatre. Choreographing Dance – a chance to develop choreographic skills in a solo and group situation. Contemporary Dance – an in-depth study into contemporary dance, a style we specialise in at the school. Physical Theatre – a look at the athletic world of Physical Theatre where contact work as a beginning for choreography is explored. Contact Improvisation – looking at the giving and taking of weight in an improvisational setting. Performance Workshop – looking at the professional dance world and the skills needed to become a professional dancer. Other units include – Ballet, Urban Dance, Dance Movement, Contemporary 2, Physical Theatre 2 and Musical Theatre (These units are not compulsory, 6 units will be chosen through a discussion between student and teacher depending on the student’s areas of interest). What could I do next? Dance is a popular subject and is used as a stepping stone to the next level of dance education be it at a university studying a Dance degree or at a Conservatoire studying for a performance degree. It can also be used to support other subject areas and has developed many skills which have enabled previous students to go on to achieve degrees in Architecture, Drama, English Literature and Journalism. Jobs that are available in the dance industry include dancer, choreographer, dance journalist, sports therapist and teacher. Entry Requirements Whilst GCSE in Dance is not essential, some dance training is needed. You must show an aptitude for this subject and an enthusiasm and commitment to your learning.
DRAMA AND THEATRE Course Content At AS, a one year study programme, including scripted performance, and study of key practitioners, plays and genres from the history of theatre, with the full A Level course taken over two years exploring plays, practitioners and practical work. AS – Year 1 Component 1: Interpreting Drama (written examination) 40% In this externally assessed unit, you will prepare for an examination which will assess you on the following: - Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre - Study of one set play (‘Hedda Gabler’ by Henrik Ibsen or ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ by Shakespeare) - Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers Despite the nature of the assessment, lessons are largely practical. Component 2: Process and Performance (practical) 60% This is a unit in which you will be assessed on the following: - Practical exploration and theatrical interpretation of two extracts, each taken from a different play, one of which must be influenced by a practitioner - A final performance of the second extract - A portfolio evidencing interpretive process and analysis and evaluation of performance A Level – Years 1 and 2 Component 1: Drama and Theatre (written examination) 40% In this unit, you will prepare for an examination, in which you will be assessed on: - Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre - Study of two set plays (‘Hedda Gabler’ by Henrik Ibsen or ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ by Shakespeare and ‘Cloud 9’ by Caryl Churchill or ‘Our Country’s Good’ by Timberlake Wertenbaker) - Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers Component 2: Creating Original Drama (practical) 30% In this unit, you will devise a piece of drama and perform it. Your work must be influenced by a theatre practitioner. You will produce a working notebook alongside the performance piece. The unit is marked by teachers and moderated by the examination board. You can contribute as a performer, director or designer. Component 3: Making Theatre (practical) 30% Qualification: AS/A Level In this unit, you will be assessed on practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play. The methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to one extract, which will be performed as a final assessed piece. You can contribute as either a performer, director or designer. You must also produce a reflective report analysing and evaluating the theatrical interpretation of all three extracts. How will I be assessed? The course is 60% practical (with some written coursework) and 40% written examination. As part of the practical units you will be assessed on the rehearsal process as well as the finished performance. What could I do next? Drama is a popular subject for Higher Education and through its development of presentation skills, teamwork , creativity and subject specific knowledge, will enable you to pursue many career paths Drama students have gone on to careers in journalism, teaching, acting, TV production, directing, playwriting and set design. Entry Requirements It is useful to have studied GCSE Drama or BTEC Level 2 Drama, although this is not essential. We would also prefer a B in English GCSE, as the course is demanding in terms of written work. You also need to be passionate about performing, directing or designing. DRAMA (Vocational) Qualification: National Extended Certificate Course Content A vocational modular course that covers many different styles and genres within a practical context. The course is a two year rolling programme and you will be taught four units over that period. The Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level in terms of UCAS points. Compulsory Units Unit 1- Investigating Practitioners’ Work This is an externally assessed unit in which learners investigate the work of performing arts practitioners, develop critical analysis skills and contextual understanding of how practitioners communicate themes in their work. For the assessment learners will be provided with two named practitioners and a theme. Learners will select one practitioner and another of their own choice. They will investigate and critically analyse the contextual influences on their selected practitioners and performance work with a focus on how these relate to the theme identified in the set task. Unit 2- Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance Learners explore technical performance skills with a focus on developing and demonstrating skills and techniques in at least two performance styles within a selected discipline. You will participate in regular workshops, classes and exercises where you will acquire, practice and develop the necessary technical, practical and interpretative performance skills to help you succeed when performing live to an audience. You will consider the nature, skills and attributes of the performer’s role in your chosen discipline. You will work with at least two existing performance works, analysing and interpreting the material in order to understand and apply the relevant skills and techniques appropriate to the style. This unit is assessed internally. Unit 3- Group Performance Workshop This unit is assessed externally. Learners explore and integrate creative, physical and vocal skills and techniques, working collaboratively to create a performance in response to a given stimulus. In this unit, you will learn how to respond to a given stimulus as part of a group, using research, discussion and practical exploration to develop performance material and later present an informal presentation of the work to an invited audience. As a member of a team you will contribute to the creative development and rehearsal process, shaping and refining the work, applying performance and team working skills. Optional Unit You will also study a fourth unit, which will be taken from the list of optional units provided by the examination board. How will I be assessed? This is a two year course and as such, no award is generally made after one year. All four units must be completed over the two years for the award to be made. You will be awarded with a Distinction, a Merit or a Pass for each unit, which will give you a final grade overall. What could I do next? Drama is a popular subject for Higher Education and through its development of presentation skills, teamwork, creativity and subject specific knowledge, will enable you to pursue many career paths Drama students have gone on to careers in journalism, teaching, acting, TV production, directing, playwriting and set design. Entry Requirements Whilst study at GCSE or BTEC Level 2 Drama is preferred, it is not essential. A love of performing and developing your knowledge of drama is key, however! Well-developed writing skills are also required for this demanding course. 13
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