Performing Arts
Overview:
The roots of the Arts are embedded in human nature and are a powerful tool when driving forward student success in the modern world. Contemporary facilities and teaching methods lead to an innovative curriculum which encompasses forward thinking, positivity and creative responses to change.
The Arts (Art, Creative Writing & Learning, Dance, Drama, Digital Arts, Media & Music) work collaboratively to equip students with a range of skills for life, future education and cultural experiences. An outstanding provision of learning and opportunities throughout the whole school is provided to promote progression in the arts at both key stages in and out of curriculum time.
We strive to develop respectful relationships between students, staff, artists and the local & national communities, driving forward and continuously responding to change.
Career links
Careers in the Arts are interwoven into lessons and the cultural ‘point’ of the Arts is an underpinning focus.
External links/ contexts:
- Civic Theatre
- Outside Artists/ bands/ Arts professionals into school
- Q & A Sessions
- Trips (Theatre/Professional Environments)
- Job Opportunities e.g. Festivals/auditions
- Arts Volunteers work with our learners
Intent:
Our vision is for every student, at any level, with any need, to enjoy, explore and express themselves creatively through the arts. Leading to increased confidence and self-esteem, showcasing talent through the mediums of live performances both in and out of the school setting, audio recording, media releases, internet broadcasts, films, radio and exhibitions.
An ingrained environment of positivity and challenge within the arts empowers students with a thirst for success.
Making drama and theatre is an essential part of being human. Participating helps us to express what we care about, and why; reminding us of who we are and what we can be. Drama is a source for cultural capital, identity and heritage; it inspires us to take risks, think critically and builds social cohesion through collaboration. It can change and shape our lives through developing creativity, cognition, empathy and resilience.
The value of learning drama is educational, social, moral and economic, but it is more than the sum of these parts. Children and young people thrive in schools where drama is accessible to all through the curriculum. When they are taught by trained, confident specialist teachers who are recognised and supported, children and young people’s creative potential is developed, and their wellbeing strengthened.
Subject progression & sequencing (topic length in weeks)
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Year 10WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Performing Arts (Technical Award) |
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Year 11
RSL Level 2 Certificate in Creative and Performing Arts (RQF) |
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