Performing Arts
BTEC – Pearson Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts
If you are interested in learning about the performing arts sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses- this is the course for you.
Our course will encompass studying, exploring and performing dance, drama variety and musical elements from a range of different perspectives in order to develop a range of transferable skills. Theory based content will focus on completing reports, log books and theatre reviews supported by trips and workshops.
Students will study 4 units in total – 3 of which are compulsory and 1 is chosen by the teaching team, in consultation with the students for study in Year 13.
Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners’ Work
This unit requires studying 2 different practitioners and the impact they have made on the world of theatre. The lessons will be part practical and part theory based and will lead to a written exam in May of Year 12.
Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance
Students work towards an evening performance in the February of Year 12 time frame and complete both a log book and a report on career training and opportunity routes within the industry.
Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop
A devised performance which takes place in Yr13 with supporting written evidence.
Final Unit:
This will be a choice of acting, movement or musical theatre depending on the skills of the group.
ASSESSMENT:
Unit 1:
3 x 1 hr written exams based on practical & theoretical exploration (Year 12)
Unit 2:
Performance, report and log book in February (Year 12)
Unit 3:
Performance and 4 x 1 hr written examinations in May (Year 13)
Final unit:
Performance, report and log book February (Year 13)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Performer
- Director
- Costume Design
- Stage Manager
- Box Office
- Stage Technician
- Choreography
- Teacher
- AV Technician
- And much more!
Performing Arts
BTEC – Pearson Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts
If you are interested in learning about the performing arts sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses- this is the course for you.
Our course will encompass studying, exploring and performing dance, drama variety and musical elements from a range of different perspectives in order to develop a range of transferable skills. Theory based content will focus on completing reports, log books and theatre reviews supported by trips and workshops.
Students will study 4 units in total – 3 of which are compulsory and 1 is chosen by the teaching team, in consultation with the students for study in Year 13.
Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners’ Work
This unit requires studying 2 different practitioners and the impact they have made on the world of theatre. The lessons will be part practical and part theory based and will lead to a written exam in May of Year 12.
Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance
Students work towards an evening performance in the February of Year 12 time frame and complete both a log book and a report on career training and opportunity routes within the industry.
Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop
A devised performance which takes place in Yr13 with supporting written evidence.
Final Unit:
This will be a choice of acting, movement or musical theatre depending on the skills of the group.
ASSESSMENT:
Unit 1:
3 x 1 hr written exams based on practical & theoretical exploration (Year 12)
Unit 2:
Performance, report and log book in February (Year 12)
Unit 3:
Performance and 4 x 1 hr written examinations in May (Year 13)
Final unit:
Performance, report and log book February (Year 13)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Performer
- Director
- Costume Design
- Stage Manager
- Box Office
- Stage Technician
- Choreography
- Teacher
- AV Technician
- And much more!
