Curriculum Allocation
Performing Arts is taught for one 100 lesson per fortnight.
Curriculum Period 1: Script Work – ‘Blue Remembered Hills’
Curriculum content:
In this curriculum period, students will begin by looking at the world of musical theatre. This will involve exploring the work of professionals in this field and then creating their own work.
In the second part of the period, students will read, study and perform extracts from the play 'Blue Remembered Hills' by Dennis Potter. Through this, students will also continue to develop their writing about acting skills with a focus on character interpretation and presentation.
Assessment
Students will have a written assessment based around the play they have studied and their understanding of the characters, plot and themes.
Curriculum Period 2: Developing Knowledge and Skill
Curriculum content:
Students will begin this period with an exploration of the theatre practitioner Stanislavski. They will study his life and work alongside a practical exploration of his techniques and ideas.
Mask work is next on the agenda from simple white masks to the half face and full face Trestle masks.
Students will also have a lesson looking at performing the work of Shakespeare.
To finish this curriculum period, students will do some devising from a stimulus which provides a taste of a GCSE style task.
Assessment
Students will have a practical exam where they will perform their devised work from a stimulus.
Curriculum Period 3: Devising and Theatre Review
Curriculum content:
Students will watch, analyse, review and write about a digitally streamed live production. This will develop their ability to critique the work of other performers, improve their knowledge of the theatre world and help to inform their own practical work.
Alongside this, students will explore a range of careers, roles and responsibilities within the theatre world.
Subject advice and guidance
If you need any further guidance, then please contact Mrs Black via email:
leanne.black@endon.set.org