This course offers the wonderful opportunity to practically and theoretically explore all aspects of theatre

You will develop acting, directing and design skills as well as building self-assurance and exercising your imagination. You will study play texts, participate in performances, devise new work, write analytical essays and reflective journals. The course offers active, practical exploration of ideas and theories through workshop and performance. You will also develop rigorous written skills that you will use to analyse both scripts, live theatre productions and evaluate your own acting pieces.

The course is assessed via external written examinations (40%) and coursework. The coursework element is assessed through filmed or showcased performance (30%) and written reflective report (30%).

This course offers you the chance to develop your skills in choreography, performance and analysis. Energy and commitment are the main requirements for this physically and mentally demanding course.

Technical classes focus on contemporary dance genres. Workshops in many other styles, which relate to specific areas of study, are also learnt and these can range from ballet to kathak.

The compulsory area of study is Rambert Dance Company and we choose an optional area of study from The Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain and American Jazz Dance.

We follow the AQA A Level Dance specification. The course is linear and assessment of the course is in the final year through a practical exam and written exam.

Join a music band and learn all about jazz, solo work and instruments.

A Level Music is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to explore all areas of composing, performing and listening.

Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress to study Music at either university or at music college.