AS/A Level Performing Arts

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A-level Performing Arts is for those seeking a career in drama, music or performance production. It is also suitable for students who wish to develop their confidence, communication, team work and problem-solving skills. 

You will develop the practical knowledge and skills that take account of the industry’s needs whilst at the same time learning about placing performing art in a socio-historic context. The course covers units such as:

• exploring skills for performance,
• planning for an event and performing to a commission

An emphasis is placed on the importance of team work when responding to briefs. You will have the chance to work as a member of a production tea m an  d create your own piece of theatre beginning with the development of a script in response to a ‘live’ brief through to the finished production complete with audience.

The course will include off-site visits to theatres in order to explore what goes on behind the scenes in relation to sound, lighting, stage management as well as learning how to analyse and evaluate performance. You will also get to meet a broad range of professionals who work in the industry both behind the scenes and front of house. 
The briefs you will be given will give you an into what it is like working in the performing arts industry and give you a chance to explore working methods linked to industry practice, contextual Studies will develop your understanding of how social, historical and cultural activities  have influenced the historical development of performing arts,   

Performing Arts A level compliments A levels in English Literature, History, Politics, Art, Business, Sociology, Psychology, Film Studies, Communication & Culture, Media Studies, Mathematics and Photography.