Performing Arts

Examining Board - OCR

Subject Content

In opting for Performing Arts you must have a passion for theatre, dance or the world of music.You will wish to work in these areas following your A level studies.You will enjoy a ‘hands on’ approach and will be very highly self motivated and able to analyse your own development.

There is no formal written exam, but your portfolios are very demanding and challenging. You will be expected to make connections with professional bodies and embark upon extensive research. You will also write a personal commentary making detailed observations of your work. You will be filmed, photographed, taped and you must love performing in front of an audience, unless you take the production design pathway.

Methods of Study

There will be a variety of teaching strategies and learning methods used throughout the course including the undertaking of research projects, completion of a personal log book, personal commentary, workshops and performing arts assignments. As well as involvement in role play, dance, drama and music workshops, students also need to commit to understanding practitioners and professionals, rehearsing, reading, composing, devising and designing.

Methods of Assessment

AS Exam H146

Unit 1 Investigating Performing Arts Organisations

  • All students must take this unit.
  • Method of Assessment - Portfolio and Power Point Presentation

Unit 2 Professional Practice: skills development

  • All students must take this unit.
  • They will identify areas from acting, dancing or music and develop them further through three performances.
  • Method of Assessment - Portfolio and Visual Evidence

Unit 3 Professional Practice: a) Performance and Portfolio

OR

Unit 4 Professional Practice b) Production and Portfolio

  • Students realise a piece of work for a visiting examiner.
  • Method of Assessment - External

A2 Exam H546

Students again follow three units of study from the following:

Unit 5 Getting Work

  • Method of Assessment - Portfolio

Unit 6 Exploring Repertoire

  • Method of Assessment - Portfolio and 2 live performances

Unit 7 Producing Your Showcase

  • Method of Assessment - External Performance for Examiner and Portfolio

Unit 8 Production Demonstration

  • Method of Assessment - External and Portfolio

Entry Requirements

Usually GCSE in Drama, Dance, Music, but most certainly a passion for this subject and maybe extra curricular evidence. An ability to perform/design. An abundance of energy and good interpersonal skills and team work.