Creative & Performing Arts
From Year 3 all pupils do art and performing arts as part of their weekly curriculum.
Students can take GCSE Art and Design during which they work in small groups taking ownership of their artistic journeys with increasing independence.
All pupils have the option of adding a LAMDA certificate to their timetable.
“This fantastic course that gives students of all abilities the opportunity to explore a range of materials and find artists, inspiration and confidence to create highly engaging, personal work.”
AQA exam board in Centre feedback re our GCSE Art programme
Performing Arts
Performing Arts is taught at The Unicorn School to give children the chance to explore their creativity and learn confidence in speaking and performing in front of an audience. The children take part in drama games, movement and dance and singing and playing musical instruments. They have regular opportunities to perform including Christmas, Young Voices and the Key Stage 2 summer musical. In Key Stage 3, the children begin to explore the work of Shakespeare through drama and character work.
LAMDA
At the Unicorn School we offer Introductory and Communication LAMDA lessons. The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts is a world renown establishment which states:
Preparing for a LAMDA Exam helps everyone develop the life skills that are so important for a happy, successful and fulfilled life. Once you have passed a LAMDA Exam, you will have earnt a qualification that is recognised all over the world that you can use to add to your CV, resume or university application.
Purpose of the Qualification LAMDA Graded Examinations in Communication: Speaking Verse and Prose are designed to develop the skills necessary for effective oral communication of the written word. Learners who prepare themselves appropriately will develop: 1. Interpretative skills 2. Technical skills 3. Knowledge of literature