Performing Arts

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The Performing Arts is a critical component in the expansion of our experience and consciousness of the world in which we live. It plays a vital role in the formation of cultural identity in the development of a Caribbean aesthetic.

The syllabus comprises Units on Business for the Arts, Cinematic Arts, Dance, Drama, and Music. It focuses primarily on Product Development and Management, the histories of the various performing arts, Performance and Production as well as Techniques and Skills that will encourage and enhance an appreciation for the cultural diversity of the region.

Acquired techniques and skills in financing, marketing, research, design, application of artistic as well as technical theories, production and performance will provide students with an informed knowledge base to encourage growth in all spheres of artistic endeavour as well as exposing them to the range of possibilities of the varied career choices for the world of work as well as for further education and training.

The syllabus consists of two Units, each containing three Modules.

Unit 2, Theory consists of FOUR Options. Students can choose ONE or MORE of the FOUR Options in Unit 2.

UNIT 1: BUSINESS FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

Module 1 Business Feasibility
Module 2 Business Development and Planning
Module 3 Project Planning For the Arts

 

UNIT 2: THEORY, PRACTICE AND INNOVATION

OPTION A: CINEMATIC ARTS

Module 1 Tools and Theory
Module 2 Process in Practice
Module 3 Production

OPTION B: DANCE

Module 1 History and the Dancing Body
Module 2 Technique and Performance Skills
Module 3 Choreography and Performance

OPTION C: DRAMA

Module 1 Caribbean Theatre and the World
Module 2 Forming the Performer
Module 3 The Art of Performance

OPTION D: MUSIC

Module 1 Caribbean Music
Module 2 Western European Art Music
Module 3 Jazz