Creative Arts

In KS3 we aim to:

• develop core transferable skills that underpin successful drama.
• devise creative and imaginative performances.
• study and apply styles based on practitioners.
• interpret and perform a range of existing scripts applying their own artistic vision.
• develop written evaluative skills embedded with subject specific terminology.
• appreciate and evaluate live performances.
• participate in a range of performance genres, through performance and technical support.
• articulate and express their ideas, views and opinions about a wide range of topics and issues early, confidently and respectfully.
• empathise and engage with others outside their own social, cultural and historical setting.

In KS4 we aim to:

• continue to develop the core skills learned at KS3.
• provide structure to deepen the understanding of professional works and practitioners.
• complete a holistic devising process exploring technical elements of theatre.
• stage scripted performances.
• appreciate all aspects of theatre and creative devises.
• use analytical and evaluative language to review live theatre performances.

In KS3 we aim to:

• develop self-confidence through ensemble singing and different vocal cultures.
• experience up to 5 instruments within their first year of music curriculum: ukulele, voice, boom whackers, djembe drums and keyboard.
• learn, understand and practically utilise the interrelated dimensions of music: pitch, dynamics, duration, tempo, timbre and texture.
• learn about different musical styles and traditions and how music is experienced and utilised in these different spaces.
• develop an understanding of different musical notation, and how to write and read in standard music notation.
• appreciate and evaluate live performance.
• develop their creative expression through compositional units and topics that require them to create their own music and then evaluate and reflect on its efficacy.
• utilise technology when creating and performing music, as well as undertaking study on modern and relevant genres of music like video game music, film music and trap music.
• empathise and engage with others outside their own social, cultural and historical setting.

In KS4 we aim to:

• continue to develop the core skills learned at KS3.
• extend their understanding of the interrelated musical dimensions by looking at MAD TSHIRTS (Melody, Articulation, Dynamics, Texture, Structure, Instrumentation, Rhythm and Metre, Tempo and Style) and use these to develop their music analysis skills.
• take part in whole class ensemble performances to improve instrumental, teamwork, musical notation and listening skills.
• develop their appraisal skills by analysing their set works using MAD TSHIRTS, and developing this understanding into a structured written response.
• develop and focus on their chosen instrument, with a focus on performance on their instrument, and composition – honing the skills needed to be a successful performer and composer.
• gaining a deeper understanding of music theory and music technology, which in turn can inform and improve their compositional skills and their appraisal skills – two of the three assessors in the Music GCSE.