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KS4: BTEC Drama

Intent

This course is for learners who want to acquire technical knowledge and technical skills through vocational contexts by studying acting, as part of their Key Stage 4 learning. The qualification recognises the value of learning skills, knowledge and vocational attributes to complement GCSEs. The qualification will broaden the learners experience and understanding of the varied progression options available to them. The Award gives learners the opportunity to develop sector-specific knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment.

Assessment

For assessment, learners will be given a brief and stimulus to create a performance. Learners will capture their ideas on planning, development and effectiveness of the production process in a written log and an evaluation report which will be written under controlled conditions.

Implementation

Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts

To develop as a performer pupils  will need a broad understanding of performance work and influences. This component will help students to understand the requirements of being a performer across a range of performances and performance styles. Pupils will look at elements such as roles, responsibilities and the application of relevant skills and techniques. Learners will broaden their knowledge through observing existing repertoire and by learning about the approaches of practitioners, and how they create and influence performance material.

Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts

Working as a performer requires the application of skills, techniques and practices that enables students  to produce and interpret performance work. Pupils will communicate intentions to an audience through a variety of disciplines such as through performing or designing in any performance style from acting, In this component, pupils will develop performing or design skills and techniques. Throughout the students development, they will review their own progress and consider how to make improvements.

Component 3: Responding to a Brief

In this component, pupils will be given a brief that outlines the performance and design requirements and that asks students to consider their target audience and to start the creative process by using the given stimulus included in the brief. Working as part of a group, pupils will develop their ideas for a workshop performance and apply their skills and techniques to communicate their creative intentions to the audience.

Impact

This is evidenced through the encouraging exam results at BTEC 100% achievement for grades 4-9. (2020)

The impact is also evident in the future destinations of our students. Many of our students continue with their passion for Drama by studying Drama at further education.

Further information about the course is available here.

Assessment

Components 1 and 2 are assessed through internal assessment. Internal assessment for these components has been designed to relate to achievement of application of the conceptual underpinning for the sector through realistic tasks and activities. This style of assessment promotes deep learning through ensuring the connection between knowledge and practice.

For more information, please read our assessment recording and reporting cycle.