Examining Board - OCR
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.
You must love hard work and long hours!!
METHODS OF STUDY
Research projects, personal log book, personal commentary, workshops, performing arts assignments, role play, dance, drama, music workshops. Understanding practitioners and professionals, rehearsing, reading, composing, devising, designing....
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
AS Exam H146
Unit 1 - Investigating Performing Arts Organisations
- All students must take this unit
- Method of Assessment - Portfolio
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 Evidence
Unit 3 - Professional Practice
OR
Unit 4 - Professional Practice
- b) Production
- Students realise a piece of work for a visting examiner
- Method of Assessment - External
A2 Exam H546
Students again follow three units of study:
Unit 5 - Getting Work
- Method of Assessment - Portfolio
Unit 6 - Exploring Repertoire
- Method of Assessment - Portfolio
Unit 7 - Producing Your Showcase
- Method of Assessment - External
Unit 8 - Production Demonstration
- Method of Assessment - External
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.