Performing Arts – Woodfield Academy

Other than the school show, there are other times of the year for students to perform, including many showcases throughout the year, which Key Stage Four students are involved in.

The department runs theatre trips and we use our contacts to give special experiences to the students, such as backstage tours and meeting the cast of professional productions.

Students have also enjoyed Performing Arts career days at the Belgrade.

Drama students are encouraged to use their talents in the community and we have students who belong to YOG (a Coventry Youth Theatre), the Belgrade Youth Theatre and other amateur groups around the city.

Some students from the school have gone on to train at top London Drama schools and have successful careers in the Performing Arts industry.

Key Stage 3
Key Stage 4

Key Stage 3

KS3 Performing Arts focusing on developing students’ skills in the realm of the Theatre. They study a variety of play scripts, create their own performances and work in groups. We focus in Year 7 on building their skills and knowledge of drama, which allows them in Year 8 to practice their performance skills. This helps to build confidence and the ability to work with others.

Key Stage 4

The course we currently offer is Pearson Level 2 BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts. Students can choose to follow an acting, dance, designer or musical theatre route which means it caters to all interests and abilities.

There are three assessed units of work:

Component 1 – Developing skills and knowledge of different theatrical styles and putting together a written piece of coursework about what they have learnt. This written piece takes place alongside a variety of practical workshops.

Component 2 – Students work towards a performance of an existing piece of repertoire or designers can develop their directing or technical skills. They have to log the rehearsal process and evaluate their performance. This is documented in their coursework.

Component 3 – Students are given a brief from the exam board and have to create a piece based upon whatever stimulus they have been given. They then perform as a group or present their design ideas and are assessed on their performance and written evaluation.

Throughout the course, students can take part in the yearly musicals and have the opportunity to attend theatre trips.