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.