b'Performing Arts AcademyLevel 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre Pathway)Subject Overview6.2Thomas Telford School has an established 25 yearPreparing to work in the Performing Arts Sector reputation for excellence in Musical Theatre.Many(Externally Assessed). Students learn research, critical students have acquired prestigious places at higheranalysis and extended writing skills that will support their education establishments and Stage Schools and severalprogress to higher education. of our past students are now working professionally.Original performance (Externally Assessed). Students are The emphasis of this course is to develop skills in all areasrequired to pull together the knowledge, understanding of musical theatre and to develop students as all roundand skills they have learnt from taking other units. performers.Students will respond to a given performance stimulus, The Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma isexplore ideas practically and develop performance skills equivalent to 3 A Levels. and techniques. The stimulus will act as a starting point for the creative journey, and be an inspiration to generate 6.1ideas and interpretations.Proposal for a Commissioning Brief (Externally Assessed).Dance Performance (Internally Assessed). This gives Students are equipped with the range of skills to be ablestudentsthe opportunity to experience the demands and to set out proposals as a response to a given brief andexhilaration of showcasing live dance performance and then set up and pilot performances and/or workshops.produce an audition solo piece. It will also provide a set of transferable skills that willSinging Performance (Internally Assessed). Students underpin freelance work in the chosen artistic field. will apply singing skills and techniques in different Influential Performance Practice (Externally Assessed).performance genres.Students are given the framework that will stay withThe skills required for these units are developed them for their entire career, placing them in the optimumthroughout 6.1 and 6.2position for employment and further training and providing the attitude and professional perspective toHow lessons are taughtbuild a firm foundation in the changing and dynamicStudents are taught through a mixture of theory based working environment that is the Performing Arts.and practical sessions.Arts Administration (Externally Assessed). StudentsProgressionwill gain a greater knowledge of the broader supporting functions of the sector which facilitate performance work.The Musical Theatre course offered at Thomas Telford Acting Technique (Internally Assessed). Students willSchool provides a wide range of vocational experiences, explore acting techniques in practical workshops andaudition workshops and many performance opportunities classes and begin to understand how some texts demandboth inside and outside the School environment.It particular ways of performing and how some remainprepares students for their chosen career paths, in both open to the unique approach of the actor. Studentsthe world of work and higher education and Stage School will also need to perform with reference to a specificcourses.technique, responding to direction and keeping detailed documentation of the process of performance and the subsequent development of the relationship with theExam Board Cambridge Technicaltechnique being applied. Subject Leader Mrs V AdamsDance Technique (Internally Assessed). Students are inspired to understand the value, process and importanceSpecific Entry Requirements: of Dance Technique and will encourage the development6 GCSEs (Grades 9-4) including Mathematics and of technical and performance skills in a minimum of twoEnglish and a Performing Arts discipline.Experience dance styles. It will focus discipline and a commitment toin two areas of performance work (music, dance or regular practice whilst allowing for the development ofdrama) either at GCSE level or equivalent, or through creativity and self-expression. outside agencies, such as dancing schools or amateur Singing Technique (Internally Assessed). Students willtheatre is desirable. learn how they can care for their voice for frequentExternal entrants will be required to audition for a use and how their singing skills and techniques can beplace.developed and enhanced with exercises and practice.40 www.ttsonline.net'