PERFORMING ARTS - TOI WHAKAARI

Performing Arts consists of Dance, Drama, Music and Performing Arts Technology (introduced at Year 12). Performing Arts subjects all teach essential life skills such as collaboration, courage and innovative thinking; all important in any walk of life. Plus, applying your gifts and talents in the arts into your school life has many benefits including quality results, high ranks scores for university entrance, enjoyment, and adding variation into your school day! All Performing Arts subjects provide practical hands on learning in a safe, inclusive and encouraging environment, focused on developing individuals and the personal strengths and talents. Throughout the year Dance, Drama and Music all offer performance opportunities though class plays and evening showcases.

Dance
Developing choreographic and performance skills are the key focuses in dance. We explore a wide range of dance styles and programmes are designed to challenge and suit the interests of those in each class. Dance is suitable for all students no matter their experience; all you need is a passion to move and be creative.

Drama 

Explores areas such as performance, devising and analysing live performance. Lessons are interactive and hands on with programmes designed to challenge students, pushing them out of their comfort zones. This supports students to build their creativity, knowledge and perspectives on a wide range of topics. 

Music 

Music programmes aim to develop students skills in performance, composition and understanding music of the world including Taonga Pūoro and western music. Music allows you to work in areas of strength, such as performance or composition, whilst also supporting you to stretch and grow. 

Itinerant Music 

Students who have selected music as an option are given priority placement in the Itinerary music programme. Students should apply for itinerant lessons as soon as they are advertised during Term 3. 

Performing Arts Technology

Introduced at Level 2, NCEA PAT focuses on building knowledge and skills in the ‘behind the scenes’ areas of the Performing Arts such as, costume, lighting, stage management, set and props, and make-up. Unit Standard assessments allow students to get creative designing and then executing their ideas, often in a real-life context such as a class play or showcase.

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Courses in this Learning Area

Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Cinema Projectionist, Dancer, Director (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Entertainer, Film and Video Editor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Light Technician, Media Producer, Musician, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Radio Presenter, Sound Technician, Television Presenter, Primary School Teacher, Private Teacher/Tutor, Tertiary Lecturer, Diversional Therapist,