DEPARTMENT	COURSE NAME	COURSE LEADER	EXAM BOARD	QUALIFICATION
Performing Arts	Performing Arts - OCR Extended Diploma in Musical Theatre	Mrs Magee	OCR	OCR Diploma in Musical Theatre

Introduction

We are excited to be offering the new OCR CTEC Extended Diploma course and believe that this new course can be an excellent pathway to either further education or a career in the Performing Arts sector.

In line with the new Linear A level courses, this course will be studied across two years.  This is a Level 3 qualification that can offer students the equivalent of up to 3 A levels at the end of the course.  We currently offer the 2 A level pathways. Studying the Extended Diploma means students are able to specialise in Musical Theatre, Music, Dance, Acting or Theatre Production - making it a truly versatile option that can be tailored to meet the interests and talents of our students.  The qualification is awarded at the levels of PPP - D*D*D*. 

The course will be taught across two option blocks and delivered by staff from across the Performing Arts departments.  Students who favour a more practical style of assessment may prefer this course, but it is important to note that it is possible to take this option in conjunction with A level Dance or Drama.

Course Entry Requirements

It is helpful to have a GCSE in Dance, Drama or Music, but as there is an introductory module, it is not absolutely essential.  Extra-curricular Performing Arts activities will be considered where GCSE subjects have not been studied, for example by attending the Hillingdon Youth Orchestra’s/Choirs, Beck Youth Theatre or equivalent activity or local dance schools or companies.

This course will offer students the opportunity to hone their skills across the three art forms of dance, drama and music as well as focusing on developing the relevant skills to function within the ever-growing Performing Arts sector.  It will also allow students to make the most of the exciting program of extra-curricular opportunities that the Performing Arts faculty at Bishopshalt offers.

Course Content: MUSICAL THEATRE PATHWAY example (other pathways available on request)

UNIT No	UNIT NAME	PRACTICAL/ WRITTEN	ART FORM	ASSESSMENT
1	Prepare to work in PA sector	Combined	Combined	External
2	Proposal for a commission brief	Written	Combined	External
3	Influential performance practice	Combined	Combined	External
8	Performing Repertoire	Combined	Combined	Internal
9	Acting Technique	Combined	Drama	Internal
13	Dance Technique	Combined	Dance	Internal
26	Singing Technique	Combined	Music	Internal
32	Arts Administration	Written	Combined/Written	External
33	Original Performance	Combined	Combined/Pathway	External
14	Dance Performance	Combined	Dance	Internal
27	Singing Performance	Combined	Music	Internal

Progression and Careers

Students can progress onto a degree in Drama or Performing Arts with a view to production, performance, directing, devising or production.  Wider applications would be to any career which requires excellent presentation skills, creativity and incisiveness, original thinking, teamwork and negotiation, e.g. arts/media management in general, advertising, public relations, personnel management and media careers.

Exam Board

OCR

Contact Name

For further information as to the various pathway options within this course and any other queries, please see Mrs Magee – Arts College Manager kmagee@bishopshalt.school.