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Overview

This course establishes a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of Performing Arts. It develops qualities of imagination, sensitivity and artisitc knowledge and understanding. Throughout the course, students acquire the skills to analyse repertoire in the art forms of Dance, Drama and Music and study approaches that unite them.

This course requires some previous experience in the arts, ideally at GCSE Level grade C or above in one or more of the three art forms. The course allows students to move onto higher education or work in the performance industry, teaching, art therapy, arts administration etc.

Specification aims

The aims of these specifications are to encourage students to:

• Develop knowledge and understanding of performance texts, genres and practioners in the performing arts.
• Develop skills of analysis in the study of performance texts and genres.
• Appreciate unifying and diverse aspects of the performing arts through involvement in performance activities and study of genres.
• Develop skills as a performer, understanding of the processes leading to performance, knowledge of performance contexts and the various possible relationships between performer and audience.
• Use imagination, creativity and sensitivity in the performing arts together with the ability to work individually and in groups to the requirements of the performance situation.
• Extend the skills, knowledge and understanding developed in the AS and provide a basis for further study.