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PERFORMING ARTS AT HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE
es at level 3 will be subject to change prior to August 2016, both in terms of course content and assessment methodology. These changes will be communicated via our website, once they have been finalised by the awarding bodies.
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“The College provided the courses I wanted to study and had plenty of enrichment options too. It was this mix of activities that means I could develop my Performing Arts skills which allowed me to gain a place at the Old School Dance Works!”
MEET THE TEAM • • • • •
Paul Sanders Mark Johnson
RAIONA PRIMUS
Cat John
School: Moor End Academy
Jo Love
Studied: Dance, Musical Theatre and Drama and Theatre Studies
Paul Hewitt
Destination: 2 Year Professional Dance Training at the Old School Dance Works The Performing Arts department has a team
Both theatres are used by all students in
to capture professional quality
of experienced teachers and performers,
Performing Arts - from the Drama students
recordings. Student bands are also regularly
as well as the benefit of two purpose-built
performing shows such as Alan Bennett’s
asked to perform at cross college events
theatres that seat 200!
‘The History Boys’ to the Dance students
such as Open Events.
organising their end of year showcase The performance spaces are used as
events. Dance students also have their
As a Performing Arts student, you’ll have
classrooms for students on both A Level
own dance studio space situated in the
seven courses to choose from, so you’re
and BTEC courses, giving our students
Performing Arts building.
bound to find a course that’s right for you.
the chance to become acquainted with
You’ll also be given plenty of opportunities
the spaces ahead of their practical
For the students who study Music we
to showcase your skills in front of an
performances.
offer two fully equipped classrooms and a
audience, from charity events to end of year
soundproof recording studio to enable you
showcases.
DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES LINEAR A LEVEL
BTEC LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE/SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA IN MUSIC (PERFORMING)
ABOUT THE SUBJECT
ABOUT THE SUBJECT
COURSE CONTENT
This course demands practical, creative and communication skills in almost equal measure. You will extend your ability to create
The BTEC in music involves practical
drama and theatre, either in a performing or production role. You will also be required to write about drama and develop your powers
Year 1
modern music making, developing skills
of analysis to become an informed critic.
in playing in bands and working as a
COURSE CONTENT Year 1 - Unit 1: Exploration of Drama
to an audience. This unit is externally
final performance. Written evidence will
and Theatre (40% of AS)
assessed. The first section requires you
be required, reflecting the research and
to offer a monologue or dualogue, and
development work as well as video/DVD
provide a concept of the interpretation
evidence of your practical work.
In this unit you will be introduced to at least two plays, by one or more playwrights. Your tutor will explore the two plays with you through a series of practical workshops. You will be assessed on both your practical work and notes that you keep about what you have learnt about the two plays. Students are also required to experience a live theatre performance and submit a written evaluation. Unit 2: Theatre Text in Performance (60% of AS) In this unit you get the chance to demonstrate your skills in a performance environment. The knowledge and understanding gained during the study of two plays in Unit 1 can now be applied with a view to delivering a performance
BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Music
solo artist.
(Performing)
As well as lectures and practical activities
Unit 23: Music Performance
in class, subsidised 1-1 lessons with instrumental specialists will help to
Techniques. Learners will develop effective
develop musical skills.
instrumental or vocal technique in both
It is suitable for aspiring guitarists,
a structured practice routine, evidenced
singers, keyboard players, drummers,
through a written log or video diary.
bassists, brass and woodwind players,
As well as the log/diary, assessment
rappers – anyone interested in working
consists of 3 group performances and 2
as a performer in the music industry.
solo pieces.
text and one prescribed historical period
The course develops your performance
of theatrical development. The unit takes
Unit 30: Pop Music in Practice
skills, both as a soloist and in bands.
Year 2 - Unit 3: Exploration of
the form of a 2 hour and 30 minute written
Using the Rhythm and Blues of the
You will also explore song writing to a
Dramatic Performance (40% A2)
paper in three sections.
1950s as a starting point for virtually all
given brief, and cover the development
modern music, lesson content covers
This unit requires you to create a unique
Sections A and B require you to explore
of popular music styles from the 1950s
how this developed into a wide range of
and original piece of theatre. The
one play from the point of view of
up to the present. You will also gain
genres, Practical assessment involves
knowledge and understanding gained at
a director in both an academic and
experience in setting up equipment for
learning songs from 4 decades since the
AS can now be applied to a devised
practical way.
live sound and organising gigs.
1950s and then creating original songs
of your chosen role or design skill. The second section requires you to contribute to a performance of a professionally published play by a known writer. You may offer either acting or a design skill.
production. You will be assessed on both the process of creation and the finished product in the form of a performance to an invited audience. You will be internally assessed on the research and development of your work, as well as the
Unit 4: Theatre Text in Context (60% of A2) This externally examined written unit requires the detailed study of one set play
In section C you will watch a live performance of a play from a specific period in theatre history and you will
Reading music is not a necessity,
group and solo contexts, constructing
in these styles. For the culmination of
this, learners will also be asked to create an extended written piece on the history of popular music for a music magazine. Unit 4 Aural Perception skills: Learners will develop the skills needed to analyse a piece of music, recognising the different elements involved and the different textures created by a variety of types of instrumentation, listening to many different kinds of music during the study of this unit. This runs alongside the songwriting & historical elements of unit 30. Subsidiary Diploma in Music (Performing) Learners choosing to continue their studies into the second year will develop further skills in contemporary music performance and will be assessed on a further 3 units. The selection of the units will be decided by staff to reflect the skills and interests of the learning group.
although in the first year you will learn music theory from a practical angle.
evaluate and compare that with the
Assessment is 100% coursework -
original performance conditions.
so no examinations.
SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language. Some musical background is essential, preferably grade C in GCSE Music, or experience in the performance or writing of music.
SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA
Grade C in GCSE English Language. Linear best 8 score of 40+. Students are required to attend a pre-course workshop.
Students are required to attend a pre-course workshop.