Students can choose to study either Dance or Drama as a BTEC Tech Level 2 Award at Key Stage 4. Both courses follow the same structure. Students have 3 lessons a fortnight.
Year 10
| | Topic | Key Content |
| Autumn Term | Component 1: Exploring the performing arts | - Detailed exploration of three varied professional works with analysis of a specific style
- Stylistic qualities of the professional works
- Intentions and purpose the professional works
- Actors and directors / dancers and choreographers’ responsibilities and skills for specific productions
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| Spring/Summer Term | Component 2: Developing skills and techniques in performing arts | - Develop performance skills as an actor/dancer
- Apply appropriate performance skills to extracts of existing professional works
- Evaluate your own skill development and performances
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Year 11
| | Topic | Key Content |
| Autumn Term | Component 3: Responding to a brief (preparation) | - Create and develop a performance piece in response to a brief
- Work effectively as a company of actors/dancers
- Explore and apply techniques used by professional practitioners
- Create and execute a rehearsal schedule
- Apply appropriate rehearsal techniques
- Document and reflect on the creative process
- Evaluate your workshop performance
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| Spring/Summer Term | Component 3: Responding to a brief (Exam) | - Apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the autumn term (and Component 1 & 2) to the externally set brief
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