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We offer a variety of creative enrichment and enhancement to the traditional Post-16 Arts curriculum. We aim to be a centre of excellence for arts provision in St. Helens and to provide our students with experiences to aid their progression into art based careers or university. Students are able to opt to study the arts solely or to combine an arts option with other subjects.



What Does This Mean For You?

It means that if you chose to study one or more Art subjects, such as: Theatre Studies, Acting, Dance, Art Graphics, Fine Art, Photography, Media Production or Music Technology you will automatically become a member of:

The Arts Academy

and entitled to access a range of creative opportunities to help develop you as an artist and designer.

Why Is This Important?

We are committed in helping to assist you to develop and gain complementary life skills alongside obtaining excellent qualifications within the Arts which employers and universities will look favourably on.

Who Makes This Possible?

The help and support for enrichment opportunities at The Arts Academy is brought to you in association through our partnerships and contacts with leading industry professionals. Collectively through their expertise and guidance alongside the specialist teaching as you progress and develop with us, we believe that The Arts Academy at Rainhill Sixth Form Centre will be motivational, inspirational and offer a unique experience for you.

ENRICHMENT & ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES


include:

  • All courses are taught by experienced teachers in specialist areas, including a Dance Studio, Theatre, Recording Studio and Radio room
  • All students will be entitled to access the work of professional artists through trips, visits and workshops in school
  • All students will be entitled to participate in the opportunities offered through our unique partnerships with LIPA and St Helens College, including LIPA 4:19, weekend and holiday courses, master classes and support with applications
  • All students will be given the opportunity to supplement their studies and gain more UCAS points by studying the following courses:- Dance: ISTD Elementary and Advanced 1 and 2 in a range of styles Drama: LAMDA Elementary and Advanced 1 and 2 courses
  • All musicians will be provided with ongoing peripatetic support for a range of instruments
  • All students will have access to rehearsal/workshop space to develop independent work
  • All students will be provided with at least one opportunity each term to perform or exhibit in front of an audience
  • All students will receive information about the creative industries in the North West and will be entitled to support and guidance on career choices and job opportunities
  • All students will be offered support with applications to Arts courses and support with preparing for auditions
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