Dance and Movement A Level Department: Dance Type of Qualification: AS/A2 Exam Board: AQA Additional Entry Requirements: Grade 6 at GCSE is recommended Course content Whose kind of course? Year (AS) Dance will suit you if you: Component 1: Performance and Choreography have a genuine interest in performance and choreography Choreography and performance of a solo enjoy participating in performance and discussing Performance in a duet/trio professionals works Component 2: Critical Engagement wish to develop your analytical and evaluative skills Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two of study enjoy working independently and in a team The reflection and understanding of own choreographic and performance In to challenge students, there will be the opportunity to practice complete regular extension work in lessons and degree-level Second Year (A Level) tasks. Students will also be able to experience workshops led by Component 1: Performance and Choreography professional dance companies. 50% performance linked to a practitioner within an area of study Performance in a quartet Career prospects Group choreography Component 2: Critical Engagement Dance will benefit those seeking a career as a performer, Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two set works choreographer or animateur. Other areas may include working in One compulsory and one optional set work within corresponding area of the performing arts and creative arts sectors, teaching, theatre study management, PR and marketing. Style of Assessment:
Dance and Movement A Level Department: Dance Type of Qualification: AS/A2 Exam Board: AQA Additional Entry Requirements: Grade 6 at GCSE is recommended Course content Year (AS) Component 1: Performance and Choreography Choreography and performance of a solo Performance in a duet/trio Component 2: Critical Engagement Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two of study The reflection and understanding of own choreographic and performance practice Second Year (A Level) Component 1: Performance and Choreography 50% performance linked to a practitioner within an area of study Performance in a quartet Group choreography Component 2: Critical Engagement Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two set works One compulsory and one optional set work within corresponding area of study Style of Assessment: Whose kind of course? Dance will suit you if you: have a genuine interest in performance and choreography enjoy participating in performance and discussing professionals works wish to develop your analytical and evaluative skills enjoy working independently and in a team In to challenge students, there will be the opportunity to complete regular extension work in lessons and degree-level tasks. Students will also be able to experience workshops led by professional dance companies. Career prospects Dance will benefit those seeking a career as a performer, choreographer or animateur. Other areas may include working in the performing arts and creative arts sectors, teaching, theatre management, PR and marketing.
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