AS/A Level Performing Arts Applied

A Level Performing Arts Applied

Why choose Performing Arts?
This course offers you the chance to develop your skills as a performer in music, dance and drama, to create your own work and perform in front of other people. You will also learn about the performing arts industry and professional practice. This course is ideal for those who enjoy musical theatre.


Resources and Facilities
Large purpose-built performance space
Large dance studio with sprung floor
Drama studio with lighting rig and sound facilities
Recording studio and practice rooms
Recently restored Steinway Grand Piano


Teaching and Learning Styles
Most of the class work is practical
Involves group work and solo work
Study of a wide range of music, dance and drama

Extra-Curricular Activities

A wide range of trips and workshops for you to take part in including visits to London and New York.
Some of your free lessons will be spent rehearsing your own productions
Performing Arts Academy which puts on two public productions a year including a large scale musical


Assessment
Assessment is through practical and written coursework.


Progression Opportunities
Many students go on to study Performing Arts at degree level or on to Drama School. Other openings are careers in PR, Personnel or Retail as well as in the performing arts industry. Performing Arts Applied A level teaches you many of the skills employers are looking for such as team-working, communication and independence.