Performing Arts
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Introduction
Course Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performance (Performing Arts)
LARS/QAN: 60329932
Level: 3
Awarding body: Pearson
Who this course is for
Performing Arts is a diverse course that will allow you to develop your skills as an actor as well as enhancing transferable skills to use later in life!
The course provides opportunities for you to perform, devise, direct and study play texts.
You will explore a range of different practitioners, play texts, and styles of performance and then apply them both practically and study them analytically.
Entry requirements
There are no subject specific entry requirements. Students need to have an average point score of 3.6. Studying Drama at a GCSE level is desirable, but is not essential.
Topics I am Likely to Study
What you’ll learn
Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance
Group Performance Workshop
Theatre Directing
Screen Acting
Interpreting Classical Text for Performance
Acting Styles
Developing the Voice for Performance
Improvisation
Movement in Performance
Physical Theatre Techniques
Storytelling
How you’ll learn
Through classroom-based learning.
Performing and Acting
Course Assessment Methods
What you’ll need to bring
Nothing, we provide all resources. This is a practical course and a passion for performing is essential.
How you'll be assessed
Students will be assessed through performances, coursework and examination.
Career Pathways
What you can do next
Students can choose to go to University, apprenticeships or employment within the following career pathways:
Dancer
Actor
Performer
Film/Theatre Director
Stage Manager