Performing Arts

Curriculum Intent

  • In Performing Arts, our students show confidence through promoting an overall appreciation of the arts both inside and outside of the classroom developing discipline, control and focus allowing them to grow into well rounded individuals.
  • In Performing Arts, we develop students’ knowledge and skills through studying a wide range of genres and challenge them to think, speak and develop their ability to develop as young people in their voice and expressions
  • In Performing Arts, our students build critical thinking through allowing students to explore a variety of cultures whilst developing their own sense of creativity and self-confidence.

Our Key Stage 3 Curriculum

Year GroupTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 4Term 5Term 6
Year 8

Introduction to Drama Techniques

Introduction to Dance TechniquesDevising Drama

Choreography

Performance Skills / Genres (Drama)Performance Skills / Genres (Dance)
Year 9Introduction to Drama TechniquesIntroduction to Dance TechniquesDevising Drama

Choreography

Performance Skills / Genres (Drama)Performance Skills / Genres (Dance)

Careers

Choreographer

Live events production

Vocal coach

Music production

Musical theatre

Song writing

Higher Education

Electronic and computer music

History of music

Music education

Music production

Musical theatre

Composition of music for film and television

Images

Links

100 Things to know about Music
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem Paperback Change Sings: A Children's Anthem Paperback
Black Music Greats: 40 Inspiring Icons

The Story of Music

by Howard Goodall

Mindfulness in Music: Notes on Finding Life's Rhythm

by Mark Tanner