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Music Curriculum Overview
Term 1 - September to December
| Year group | Half term 1 | Half term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 |
Pentatonic Sounds Introduction to world music through performing & musical notation | |
| Year 8 |
The Blues Introduction to jazz through performing, composing & Improvising | |
| Year 9 |
Pop Music Introduction to contemporary music production through performing & composing | |
| Year 10 |
BTEC Music Unit 1: The Music Industry Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Unit 7: Introducing Music Sequencing | |
| Year 11 |
BTEC Music Unit 1: The Music Industry Unit 2: Managing a Music Product Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Unit 7: Introducing Music Sequencing | |
Term 2 - January to April
| Year group | Half term 3 | Half term 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 |
Major / Minor Sounds Introduction to Western music through performing & composing | |
| Year 8 |
Reggae Introduction to reggae through performing, composing & Improvising | |
| Year 9 |
Film Music Exploring emotion in music through harmony & instrumentation. | |
| Year 10 |
BTEC Music Unit 1: The Music Industry Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Unit 2: Managing a Music Product | |
| Year 11 |
BTEC Music Unit 1: The Music Industry Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Unit 7: Introducing Music Sequencing | |
Term 3 - April to July
| Year group | Half term 5 | Half term 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 |
Modal / Chromatic Sounds Exploring the sounds of Klezmer and music in the folk tradition. | |
| Year 8 |
The Soundtrack Exploring the world of film music from creation to recording. | |
| Year 9 |
Rock Music Exploring the rock band, iconic groups/ artists and their sound. | |
| Year 10 |
BTEC Music Unit 1: The Music Industry Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Unit 2: Managing a Music Product | |
| Year 11 |
BTEC Music Unit 1: The Music Industry Unit 2: Managing a Music Product Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance | |
Dance / Drama Curriculum Overview
Term 1 - September to December
| Year group | Half term 1 | Half term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 |
Haunted Mansion Introduction to theatre techniques and acting skills Performance Group work |
Cheerleading/Stunting Movement / replication Stunt techniques Routine creation Safe practice - teamwork |
| Year 8 |
Creating and performing a character Introduction to theatre techniques and acting skills Group & paired work Performing to camera |
Hip - hop dance Stimulus History of dance key terminology [breaking, tutting, stomping] |
| Year 9 |
Stage Combat Combat technique Partner work Safety Creating a scene |
Devising - Stimulus work - drama Creating a piece of drama performance styles Staging /Techniques |
| Year 10 |
BTEC Performing Arts Components 1 (Dance & Drama) Understanding the performing arts by examining practitioners' work and the process used to create performance. | |
| Year 11 |
BTEC Performing Arts Component 2 (Dance & Drama) Developing performing arts skills and techniques through the reproduction of acting, dance and/or musical theatre repertoire as performers or designers. | |
Term 2 - January to April
| Year group | Half term 3 | Half term 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 |
Greek Theatre The beginning of theatre Greek Chorus Story telling Physical theatre |
Introduction to Dance Dance around the world Bollywood, African & Contemporary Key terminology Routines |
| Year 8 |
Contemporary dance/Choreography Stylistic features Motif and development- choreographic devices Choreographing from stimulus |
Duologues Characterisation - interpreting a script Blocking Page to stage Staging types |
| Year 9 |
Play Study - Noughts & Crosses Page to stage themes & issues Interpreting a character Research diary, workshops and performance |
Musical Theatre (Hairspray) Practitioners & Collaboration How is theatre created The role of practitioners Stylistic features |
| Year 10 |
BTEC Performing Arts Component 1 (Dance & Drama) Understanding the performing arts by examining practitioners' work and the process used to create performance. |
BTEC Performing Arts Component 2 - Preparing for an audition |
| Year 11 |
BTEC Performing Arts Component 3 (Dance & Drama) Responding to a Brief |
BTEC Performing Arts Component 3 (Dance & Drama) Responding to a Brief |
Term 3 - April to July
| Year group | Half term 5 | Half term 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 |
The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty Page to stage Playwright intention Key themes Characterisation - Voice and movement |
Musical Theatre Rehearsal Performance Mental preparation for big numbers combine dialogue |
| Year 8 |
Physical theatre Stylistic features Team building & contact Movement directors Human Machines |
Shrek the musical Theory of performance Explore costume, lighting, set Theatre review Characterisation |
| Year 9 |
Devising - Stimulus work - dance Creating a piece of dance performance styles Staging /Techniques |
Practitioner work Stanislavski -Naturalism Brecht - Epic theatre Exploring acting styles What is a practitioner? |
| Year 10 |
BTEC Performing Arts Acting & Dance Component 2 – Preparing for an audition | |
| Year 11 |
BTEC Performing Arts Component 3 – Responding to a Brief | |
Suggested reading material to support subject learning
Year 7
Mark Making
Colour Theory
Year 8
Comic and Animation
Natural Forms
Year 9
Art Careers
Cubism
Graffiti
Year 10 and Year 11
Art Careers
Practical Information
- YouTube - Abstract art mark making
- AQA – GCSE Art and Design
- Art-educ4kids - Georgia O’Keeffe
- Student Art Guide – Crustaceans and Natural Forms
- BBC Bitesize – Art and Design
- Student Art Guide Website
- YouTube – A* GCSE Art Sketchbook – tips and advice
- Julia Stubbs – Art and Design Exemplar Material GCSE
