PERFORMING ARTS TECH AWARD

Exam Board: Pearson BTEC

Course Overview / Introduction

The performing arts are a major part of the creative and cultural industries in the UK, which in 2017–2018 were growing at over five times the rate of the wider UK economy, contributing £111.7 billion a year to the economy. There were more than 9,000 enterprises in the performing arts industry in 2018, and in 2019 more than 82,000 people working in a wide range of roles from performers to designers and directors. The skills developed through the study of performing arts are integral to roles across the creative industry, including film and TV, theatre, games and advertising.

What will you study?

This course will give you the opportunity to develop knowledge and technical skills in a practical learning environment. You will also develop key skills, such as creating performance or design content for a real vocational scenario. 

Everyone taking this qualification will study three components, covering the following content areas: 

• Exploring the Performing Arts - developing an understanding of the performing arts including practitioners’ work and the processes used to create performance. 

• Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts - development of performing arts skills and techniques through the reproduction of acting, dance and/or musical theatre repertoire as performers or designers. 

• Responding to a Brief - contributing to a workshop performance as either a performer or designer in response to a given brief and stimulus.  

How is the course assessed?

Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts - non exam internal assessment (written and practical)

Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts - non exam internal assessment (written and practical)

Component 3: Responding to a brief - external assessment (practical) 

What will you gain from this course?

The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Performing Arts is ideal for you if you would like to develop practical skills and find out more about performing arts. This course offers a practical introduction to life and work in the performing arts industry. Students will have the opportunity to engage with Music, Dance and Drama elements.

What does this lead to?

Once you have completed the qualification, you will have developed a practical understanding of the performing arts industry, and the roles and responsibilities of the people involved in performing arts industries. This will allow you to decide whether this is an area you want to continue to study. The course will also help you to develop specific skills and knowledge, such as self-evaluation and group work, which will benefit you wherever you progress to next. 

If you decide to go on to further study of performing arts, the best option for you will depend on the grades you have achieved in this and the other qualifications you have taken, and what you enjoy doing. You could progress to a Level 2 Technical Certificate or to a Level 3 programme, such as A Levels, a T Level or a BTEC National, either on its own or in combination with A levels.

Staff Contact: 

Ms A Manlay

Assistant Headteacher