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 |
Please click on the appropriate link below to download your forms
- Performing Arts Unit 1
- Performing Arts Unit 2
- Option A – Cinematic Arts
- Option B – Dance
- Option C – Drama
- Option D – Music
