Creative & Performing Arts
The arts in Key Stage 3 develop independent creative practice. Students build art and design portfolios, explore music technology and analysis, perform scripted and devised theatre, and begin to study the media.
- Art, Craft & Design Portfolios
Portfolios show growth. This topic develops art, craft and design skills through sustained portfolio projects.
- Music Technology & Analysis
Music meets technology. This topic covers music technology, composition and analysing music across styles.
- Drama: Scripted & Devised Theatre
Theatre made and performed. This topic covers scripted and devised theatre, building performance and evaluation skills.
- Media Studies Introductions
Reading the media critically. This topic introduces media studies — analysing how media forms construct meaning.
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