Acting is not about being famous, it’s about exploring the human soul.
—In Year 10 the students will be introduced to their first unit of work – ‘Performing’. Within this unit they must analyse a specific brief in order to rehearse and perform a specific piece of existing work. They can approach this unit through different routes, ranging from musical theatre to music technology. All students must show an ability to research, reflect, plan, perform and evaluate.
In Year 11 the students will complete the remaining two units. The first of these is based on the skill of ‘Creation’. The individual can choose their particular area of focus, including backstage options such as lighting, props and costume design. They then have the opportunity to develop an entirely original piece, documenting and evaluating their process throughout. The final unit is an external assessment where students will respond to a commissioned brief through ‘Practice’. This will allow them to show an understanding of the business and management sectors of the industry.
Level 2 Vocational Award Performing Arts – WJEC Board https://www.wjec.co.uk/umbraco/surface/blobstorage/download?nodeId=36689
| Year 10 | Year 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Half term 1 | Unit 1 introduction – Performance. Intent / research / impact and influence / rehearsal / reflective journals | Unit 2 Introduction – Creating. Selection of discipline / intention / resources / inspiration / beginning rehearsals |
| Half term 2 | Unit 1 introduction – Performance. Reflecting on own experience and knowledge / rehearsal techniques and behaviours / refinement of script annotation / reflective journals / final performance | Unit 2 Introduction – Creating. Rehearsals / development logs / performance / evaluation |
| Half term 3 | Unit 1 introduction – Performance. Evaluation of performance / introduction to creative work / investigating musical styles / vocal creativity / creation of melodies | Unit 3 introduction – Promoting. Social / political influences / target audience / venue selection / techniques to market, advertise and promote performance |
| Half term 4 | Unit 1 introduction – Performance. Creativity in acting / script writing and dialogue / acting performance / evaluation | Unit 3 introduction – Promoting. Presentation / evaluation / reflection / identifying action points for improvement |
| Half term 5 | Unit 1 introduction – Performance. Creativity in choreography / blocking dance steps / performance / evaluation / marketing and pitching | Unit 3 introduction – Promoting. Refine controlled assessment |
| Half term 6 | Unit 1 introduction – Performance. Factors influencing creativity / performance work / promotion techniques / planning a pitch and reflection | Students left school |
Year 10
Half term 1
Unit 1 introduction – Performance.
Intent / research / impact and influence / rehearsal / reflective journals
Half term 2
Unit 1 introduction – Performance.
Reflecting on own experience and knowledge / rehearsal techniques and behaviours / refinement of script annotation / reflective journals / final performance
Half term 3
Unit 1 introduction – Performance.
Evaluation of performance / introduction to creative work / investigating musical styles / vocal creativity / creation of melodies
Half term 4
Unit 1 introduction – Performance.
Creativity in acting / script writing and dialogue / acting performance / evaluation
Half term 5
Unit 1 introduction – Performance.
Creativity in choreography / blocking dance steps / performance / evaluation / marketing and pitching
Half term 6
Unit 1 introduction – Performance.
Factors influencing creativity / performance work / promotion techniques / planning a pitch and reflection
Year 11
Half term 1
Unit 2 Introduction – Creating.
Selection of discipline / intention / resources / inspiration / beginning rehearsals
Half term 2
Unit 2 Introduction – Creating.
Rehearsals / development logs / performance / evaluation
Half term 3
Unit 3 introduction – Promoting.
Social / political influences / target audience / venue selection / techniques to market, advertise and promote performance
Half term 4
Unit 3 introduction – Promoting.
Presentation / evaluation / reflection / identifying action points for improvement
Half term 5
Unit 3 introduction – Promoting.
Refine controlled assessment
Half term 6
Students left school