The BRIT School
Year 12 Open EveningYear 12 Open Evening29 September 200929 September 2009
The BRIT School – a unique The BRIT School – a unique institutioninstitution
• City College for the Technology of the Arts
• Sponsored by the British Record Industry (BRIT Trust)
• Vocational school for careers in the creative industries
• Admissions unique – 100% by aptitude in chosen arts area
• National and international centre for the arts
• Vast range of community work
• For 14 – 19 year olds
Recent developmentsRecent developments Second specialism in digital arts
National role supporting school improvement – ‘Leading Edge’
Supporting new academy in Birmingham
Apple training centre
DevelopmentsDevelopments We are nearing the end of a programme of development, with a new building just opened, and new spaces being created in the Main Building.
The developments strengthen our provision in the digital arts and increase our unsupervised work and social areas to better accommodate our large number of post-16 students.
Our digital arts developments include an expanded and updated music technology classroom, improved digital film editing (including a specialist HD suite), DVD authoring equipment, improved ICT for multi-media and digital still photography.
Our expanded library will be completed in the next month.
The Information you The Information you needneed
The CurriculumThe Curriculum
Organisation of the School Organisation of the School
Our ExpectationsOur Expectations
Post 16 Musical Theatre
Post 16 OfferPost 16 Offer Visual Arts and Design
Dance
Broadcast and Digital Communication
Music
Musical Theatre
Technical Theatre Arts
Theatre
Dance
Vocational Vocational QualificationsQualifications
BTEC National Diploma
Equals 3 ‘A’ Levels
Post 16 Broadcast and Digital Communication
Vocational Vocational QualificationsQualifications
Academic Rigour
Practically Based
Industry Practice
Key Skills
Art in progress
Additional Studies : Additional Studies : (A Levels)(A Levels)
English Literature
History
Sociology
Maths
Human Biology
Government and Politics
Media Studies
Film Studies
Art and Design
Theatre Studies
French
Additional StudiesAdditional StudiesISTD
Coaching Awards in Community Sports
Make-up
Costume
Acting Techniques/Storytelling
Music
World Dance
Exam Results Exam Results Summer 2009Summer 2009
BTEC National Diploma
Over 98% gained Merit or Distinction (85%
Distinction)
A level
100% pass rate (85% A to C)
UCAS Student point Score
410 (Top 1% nationally)
Post 16 student attendance
94%Post 16 Technical Theatre Arts
ProgressionProgressionOver half of students progress to higher or further education, the great majority of these related to the creative industries. The most popular Institutions include Rose Bruford, University of the Arts, Middlesex, Urdang, Central School of Speech and Drama, Laban, London Studio Centre, Westminster, Arts Ed, Bournemouth University, Brunel, University of Chichester, Italia Conti, Roehampton University and De Montford
The rest go directly into employment as actors, musicians, film makers, editors, web designers, artists, sound engineers, teachers, social workers, dancers, choreographers, directors, stage designers, TV and radio presenters, PR consultants, writers…….
Organisation of the SchoolOrganisation of the School5 Term year5 Term yearExtended day Extended day Longer working weekLonger working weekNo pips or bellsNo pips or bellsNo uniformNo uniform
Music
ExpectatioExpectationsns
full curriculum offerfull curriculum offer
guidelines of guidelines of
behaviourbehaviour
Commitment to…Commitment to…
self disciplineself discipline
attendance and attendance and
punctualitypunctuality
The Circus of Disbelief - 2009
What makes a BRIT School What makes a BRIT School studentstudent
Enthusiasm
Commitment and motivation
Aptitude
Good record of attendance
Responsibility
Theatre
Application ProcessApplication Process
Apply for 1 Strand only
Applicant MUST fill in their own form
Incomplete forms will not be processed
Include copy of Year 11 report and a school reference (in sealed envelope)
Catchment AreaCatchment Area
The School's authorised catchment area is: All of Greater London
EXCEPT: Postal districts CM13 & 14; EN 4 - 8; HA1 - 8; RM 1 - 7, 11, 12, 14, 15; UB8 - 10; WD2, 3 & 6.
AND INCLUSIVE OF: Postal districts BR6 & 8; CR0, 2, 3, 5, 6; DA1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 14; KT4, 6, 9, 17 - 21; RH1, 2, 6 - 11; SM2, 3 & 7; TN13, 14, 16 outside of Greater London.
Outside the Catchment Outside the Catchment AreaArea
The School also has a dispensation to give special
consideration to applicants of unusual merit from outside
the catchment area, subject to restricted numbers,
providing that they meet the admission criteria and follow
the general guidelines for accommodation.
Enjoy your visit
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Make sure your application is received by 27 November 2009