Performing Arts
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Cetificate in Performing Arts
Performing Arts offers students the opportunity to understand a range of performance skills, and their place within the Performing Arts industry. This is an exciting new course that encourages students to develop their skills in readiness to seek employment or go on to higher education. With the potential of 48 UCAS points (the equivalent to 1 A grade A Level), it will appeal to a range of students with a variety of interests.
The course will require students to
develop their performance skills through a practically taught course
shape the course for their own needs, by selecting the units that appeal to their strengths
work independently and with others, to visit the theatre regularly, be committed to after school rehearsals and have a lively imagination
work to your strengths - you may explore acting, dance, music, technical design in set, lighting or costume and make-up design as part of the performance elements of the course
develop invaluable life skills that will help foster excellent employability skills
Summary Assessment
Unit 1 - Prepare to work in the performing arts sector
Unit 2 - Proposal for a commissioning brief
Unit 3 - Influential performance practice
Unit 4 - Combined arts
Course Leader: Mrs C Gilpin
Career Opportunities
Pupils will develop a range of life skills, and perhaps most importantly enhanced communication skills that will prove invaluable within the workplace. Many pupils go on to study Drama at higher education, or as a route into university. Students will also be given the opportunity to study for Trinity Guildhall Speech and Drama exams to gain further UCAS points.