We are pleased to offer our new course in performing arts based around industry training and a magnitude of skills in all areas of performing arts. BTEC is the world’s leading learning company, operating in countries all around the world and the Tech Awards have been designed to grant opportunities for learners to engage in specialist vocational subjects that will prepare learners for progression post-16. Our level 2 performing arts course is structured to equip learners with skills, knowledge and understanding to progress effectively into our level 3 BTEC courses in Studio Sixth Form.
As part of studying performing arts at Studio School you will have access to engage in extra-curricular activities. Each year we strive to create work that we can perform at festivals in the West Midlands. As part of Studio+ we have two scheduled showcases a year that KS4 perform within. In term 1 we have our October Showcase where learners will showcase all the skills and techniques, they have developed in just 6 weeks of studying with us. This is performed in our very own professional auditorium space that holds up to 360 audience members. Then within term 2, we have our KS4 Showcase that is a mixture of solo and group work presented by only our year 10 and year 11 cohorts. As part of Studio+ we also offer one-to-one singing lessons with our external singing teachers to upskill learners in their vocal skills within singing and acting through song.
Over the two years you will:
You will engage in three components over the two years. In Year 10 you will engage in Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for the Performing Arts. Year 11 you will undertake Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts and Component 3: Responding to a Brief.
You will take part in taught sessions which engage in both practical exploration and theoretical learning. Throughout the components you will apply your knowledge and skills to re-produce existing repertoire of performance material as well as create your own performance work responding to a stimulus.
The qualification is split into three components:
As part of studying performing arts at Studio School you will have access to engage in extra-curricular activities. Each year we strive to create work that we can perform at festivals in the West Midlands. As part of Studio+ we have two scheduled showcases a year that KS4 perform within. In term 1 we have our October Showcase where learners will showcase all the skills and techniques, they have developed in just 6 weeks of studying with us. This is performed in our very own professional auditorium space that holds up to 360 audience members. Then within term 2, we have our KS4 Showcase that is a mixture of solo and group work presented by only our year 10 and year 11 cohorts. As part of Studio+ we also offer one-to-one singing lessons with our external singing teachers to upskill learners in their vocal skills within singing and acting through song.
After studying our level 2 course, you will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress to one of our level 3 courses at Studio Sixth. Popular career progressions to the performing arts industry are:
As well as studying the specialist subject you’re passionate about, it’s a legal requirement for all Key Stage 4 students to follow the National Curriculum.This means it’s mandatory that you also study:
Alongside a chosen pathway subject and Core Studies, students must also choose two more Option Subjects to equip them with a range of knowledge and skills.
As well as studying the specialist subject you’re passionate about, it’s a legal requirement for all Key Stage 4 students to follow the National Curriculum.This means it’s mandatory that you also study:
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