GCSE Drama - 1 year, 2.5 hours a week. GCSE Expressive Arts - 1 year, 2.5 hours a week. All courses involve a blend of theoretical and practical classes. Some courses have a very strong workshop element, others rely on more traditional classroom techniques, yet others place a large amount of responsibility on student to crate an environment in which they can succeed. Courses involving examinations will require significant underpinning knowledge and all courses involve written and practical assessment.
Performance also plays a major part of most courses.
Students are provided with opportunities to develop their own ideas in performance, as well as being offered the challenge of rehearsing and performing existing work. For further information about any of the Performing Arts courses please consult the appropriate Course Leaflet or contact the Programme Area Leader. The Grange Centre is well equipped. The Performing Arts Programme Area has a number of different spaces. Acoustic and electric pianos, and a range of electronic keyboards are available for classroom and project work.