Course Overview
This Performing Arts programme, at Mechanics Performing Arts is for students who wish to study in a lively and challenging environment. As Performing Arts students, you will have the opportunity to explore, develop and test your creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and provides a supportive transition into higher level study or employment in the performing arts industry. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to perform in our professional theatre, alongside chances to attend professional performances in both regional and national venues. You will be taught by industry experienced tutors alongside visiting professionals working within the industry.
This course is a practical, work related course with academic and theoretical exploration throughout. You will develop through completing assignments and projects based on the realistic industrial activities and demands of acting. You’ll have the opportunity to show your work in a number of public performances and will also get the chance to perform in the performing arts festival at Wakefield College.
What You Will Study
- Performance skills in singing, dancing and acting
- Develop characterisations using movement and vocal skills
- Exploring different performance mediums, such as improvisation, script work and devised work
- Live Performances
- How You Will Be Assessed
Through performances, practical and theoretical project-based work.
- Entry Requirements
3 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English or Maths.
OR
Level 1 Music, Performance & Production Arts.
AND
Interview and audition.
AND
A good reference from Head of Year 10 or Headteacher. - Further Study
If you complete the course with an appropriate pass grade with maths and English you can progress through the levels.
