This is a broad based programme which looks at core aspects of drama, technical theatre, dance, voice and singing.

Units to be studied include:

• Principles of performance – This unit covers the key principles of performance including acting, singing and movement. It also explores different theatrical styles and techniques.
• Engaging with an audience – This unit covers how to meaningfully engage with and communicate meaning to a live audience.
• Introduction to professional practice – This unit covers the key elements of professional practise and how to apply this throughout your studies and the wider world of work.
• Critical and contextual awareness – This unit looks at the wider context of the projects you cover, the meaning behind them, their history and any other wider relevant context.
• Production skills and context – This unit looks at how work to a brief and how to apply any production skills into context.
• Performance skills and context – This unit looks at how work to a brief and how to apply any performance skills into context.
• Preparation for specialist study – This unit covers how to reflect of your own practice and how to create personal development action plans to further develop own practice.
• Collaborative performance project – This unit is the Final Major Project (FMP) and with cover all the skills and techniques developed during the first year for study. You will work collaboratively on a large-scale performance project to showcase your work.

During the second year learners study the WJEC Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) – graded like an AS level it can provide additional UCAS points.