AS Dance & PA
AS Performing Arts is divided into 3 modules and can be taken as a performer or as part of
the production team.
1.
Unit G380: Investigating performing arts organisations:
Types of arts organisations and the range of ‘products’ produced
Job roles within performing arts organisations
Investigating a specific role within an organisation.
2.
Unit G381: Professional practice: skills development
Production of a plan for skills development
Identification and rehearsal of appropriate technical operations or
pieces from existing repertoire
Participation in the presentation of a performance to an audience
3.
Unit G382: Professional practice: performance
Selection and preparation of appropriate material for an audience
Development and application of skills for performance
Preparation for performance
Performance in a production
Safe working practices
OR
Unit G383: Professional practice: production
The work of the chosen production role
Creation of a design for performance
Realisation of a design for a product [for costume, mask, prop, puppet or set]
Contribution in a production role during performance
[for lighting, make-up, sound or stage management]
Presentation of work in a group meeting
Safe working practices
As Level Dance (A1)
The general entry requirements for studying at Advanced level apply; and in addition you
must have either a grade C in Dance at GCSE, or grade 5 Ballet/grade 5 Modern, or entry can
be after assessment.
The course is divided:
40% written exam – Candidates will study 5 - 6 dance works over the year and be able to
compare and contrast in great detail. They will understand safe practice for dancers (including
anatomy and technique). The course will also cover the many choreographic devices used to
develop a dance work
60% coursework – 20% performance piece in either a duet or trio. 40% Perform and
choreograph a solo piece. Candidates will be marked on technique and performance qualities
along side their choreographic and development skills
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