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Performing Arts

Introduction

The Performing Arts department at Ebbw Fawr Learning Community is responsible for teaching Drama throughout the school, providing courses in which the focus is firmly centred on practical work. Drama and Performing Arts is a popular choice of subject at GCSE where the practical exploration of drama is complemented by the study of important practitioners and performance theory.

The department continues to develop and maintain the vibrant theatre traditions of the school by means of an eclectic range of drama, musicals and plays.

Our recent productions include ‘Bugsy Malone’, ‘The Addams Family’ and most recently, ‘We Will Rock You’.

Studying performing arts, you will learn to:

  • Analytical thought
  • Speaking and listening skills
  • An understanding and appreciation of books, poetry, drama and other media;
  • An understanding of the contexts in which texts are written;
  • The pleasures of reading;
  • The power of the imagination;
  • The value of human relationships;
  • The nature of human experience;
  • Social, moral and ethical values.

"You need three things in the theatre -- the play, the actors and the audience, and each must give something. "

Kenneth Haigh

Why study Drama?

You will be taken on a theatrical journey that involves experimenting, researching, creating and performing covering a wide range of genres and techniques.

This is an opportunity for you as actors to perform your own devised theatre work, and for the technicians among you. You can further develop your technical skills including; lighting, sound and sound management.

GCSE Drama does not just develop a person’s appreciation and understanding of the subject, but it also develops a persons social and communication skills needed in the wider world.

Drama Curriculum

Year 7

Basic elements of Drama
Cynefin: Who am I?
Treasure Island

Year 8

Musicals
Murder Mystery
The Haunting

Year 9

Devising – Witchery
Genre – Farce
Contemporary script – Script work

Courses
Qualifications
Resources

Courses

Performing Arts is taken by nearly all students at Key Stage 3 and is well subscribed in KS4 for GCSE

Qualifications

Performing Arts Vocational Award Level 1-2

Resources

The Performing Arts Department has a wealth of resources including a fully equipped sound and lighting booth, lighting rig and stage area as well as a well stocked costume/props supply

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