Performing Arts

Performing Arts

Qualification

Level 1/2 Vocational Award

Examination Board

WJEC

What will I study?

The qualification is made up of 3 units.

Unit1: Performing (30% of overall qualification)
You will learn the skills and techniques needed to produce a successful performance of an existing work, such as a piece of music or an extract from a play or show. This unit can be completed through any of the following disciplines:

• Drama
• Music
• Music Technology
• Musical Theatre (which may incorporate dance).

 

Unit 2: Creating (30% of overall qualification)
You will learn how to create and refine your own original work in performing arts, such as choreography, designing costumes or composing music.

• Devised Drama
• Choreography
• Composition
• Composition using technology
• Costume design
• Lighting design
• Make-up and hair design
• Set design
• Sound design

 

Unit 3: Performing Arts in Practice (40% of overall qualification)
You will learn about areas of the performing arts industry that need to be considered when responding to a commission, and will consider these when coming up with and pitching your own idea.

How will I be assessed?

For Units 1 and 2 you will undertake projects (not exams) in response to briefs. The project for each Unit will take 10 hours and be worth 30% of your qualification. For each one you will be given a scenario and will need to undertake a number of tasks.

In Unit 3 you will undertake another project (no exam) in response to a brief, which will take 20 hours and be worth 40% of your qualification. You will be given a scenario and will need to undertake a number of tasks.

What skills will I develope?

You will develop a range of skills which are attractive to employers, colleges and universities including:

• Communication
• Confidence
• Learning independently
• Organisation
• Problem solving
• Research
• Self-discipline
• Stamina
• Taking on responsibility
• Time management

 

Careers with performing arts

The performing arts industry offers you a wide range of exciting opportunities which includes:

• Actor
• Arts administrator
• Community arts worker
• Choreographer
• Composer
• Dancer
• Designer
• Director
• Drama/Music therapist
• Front of house manager
• Lighting/Sound technician
• Musical theatre performer
• Musician
• Stage manager
• Teacher

 

For further information, please contact Miss Owen.