b'DANCEWhat will I learn?What the students say: What have you found challenging about this course? The course comprises three Components.The most challenging thing that I have found is the In Component 1 (Explore) you will:amount of writing we have to do.Explore performance styles, creative intent andpurposeMaking and choreographing dances can be challenging.Investigate how practitioners create and inuencewhat is performedWhat the students say: what do you wish youDiscover performance roles, skills, techniques andprocesseswould have known prior to choosing thisStudy aspects such as choreography, set design, course? lighting, music and costumeI wish I knew that there was actually a lot of writing In Component 2 (Develop), you will:which I didnt really expect.Take part in workshops, classes and rehearsalsGain physical, interpretative and rehearsal skillsWhere can this course take me in the future? Apply these skills in performanceLearn and perform a set piece of repertoire such as a This course is the ideal starting point towards a career in piece from Cats, Counting Stars or EmergenceDance and/or Performing Arts. You can progress to BTEC Level 3 performing arts courses or into further dance In Component 3 (Apply) you will:training, performing, employment and much more.Use the brief and previous learning to come up withideasBuild on your skills in classes, workshops and Exam Board: rehearsalsPerform a piece to your chosen audiencePearson BTEC Tech AwardReect on your performance in an evaluation reportWeb Link to Curriculum Overview and any What key skills do I need to be successful?other useful link(s):You will have enjoyed and taken part in Dance actively inhttps://qualications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/btec-Key Stage 3. You will also need to be able to work welltec-awards/performing-arts/2022/specication-and-samwithin a team, be organised and disciplined, possessple-assessments/btec-tech-award-performing-arts-technical ability and adaptability, have an attention tospec.pdf detail and be creative.How will I be assessed?You will be assessed on all three Components above, two of which are internally-assessed assignments (30% of the total qualication each) and one which is externally-assessed providing you with the overall grading criteria of Level 1 and Level 2 Pass, Merit or Distinction.What the students say: what do you enjoy about this course?I enjoy the practical lessons and studying different dances.18 Biddick Academy Key Stage 4 Curriculum Information 2024'