DRAMA
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You will enjoy ●
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You are interested in Performing, creating and presenting
work
Lighting Sound and make up
Theatre
this subject if:
What will I
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You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
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What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
Practical skills in creating and presenting your work
Performance skills in vocal and movement technique.
Experiment with different production elements; such as
lighting, sound, make up etc..
These courses encourage learners to be creative and to
express themselves in different ways.
Investigating through drama helps learners to appreciate
cultural values, identities and ideas.
Develop knowledge and understanding of theatre and
appreciation of theatre
Students can go on to further study at College or University
Employment opportunities: Actor/Performer, Acting for
Stage/Screen/TV/Film/Radio, Contemporary Performance,
Teaching within an Educational Setting, Drama Facilitation
within a Community Setting, Community Theatre Practitioner,
Independent Performing Artist, Radio, TV, Arts Administration,
Arts Journalism and Presenting, Theatre Technician -
lighting/sound, Theatre Designer - costume/set……
DANCE
Is it for me?
You will enjoy
this subject if:
What will I
Learn?
You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
You like to have fun working in groups or with a partner to
create dance routines to popular music.
You like to express yourself through movement and enjoy
learning different styles of dance.
Exploring choreography and learn a variety of different dance
styles. You will also enjoy learning about leading
choreographers and will be offered trips to the theatre to
watch professional performances.
No previous dance experience required as you will begin by
learning basic technique.
The NPA in Dance offers progression into National 5 and
Higher Dance.
Higher and/or further education or performing Arts colleges.
Performing - National and International Dance companies
Teaching
Notation (the translation of movement into
symbols/language- like musical notes in music)
Dance administration
Dance/community worker
Dance /movement therapy