Performing Arts
Performing Arts - BTEC
Examination Board: Pearson
Who to speak to:
Miss Naddeo
WHY SHOULD STUDENTS CHOOSE BTEC drama?
The Performing Arts BTEC is assessed with performance-based tasks and assignments, rather than written exams. So, there is no final written exam at the end on the year 11.
There is plenty of content to interest and engage all students interested in performing arts. There is clear progression onto Level 3 study for students who want to explore performing arts further. The grading across both Level 1 and Level 2, are the equivalent to the new GCSE grades.
You do not have to perform, you can choose the production pathway.
WHAT WILL STUDENTS NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS COURSE?
To be successful, students will need to be able to work with others, as part of a creative team. This may be in a supportive role, such as an actor or designer, or as leading role, such as director or stage manager. An interest in theatre, plays, performance and stage design is useful. Previous acting experience is not required. You will need to critically assess your own work, as well as the work of others.
You will need to be organised as you are expected to keep a log and journal throughout the BTEC to go towards your assessments.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
This course is suitable for students of all ability levels. Students with aspirations to gain a Distinction expect to undertake acting and design projects that will challenge them.
There will be workshops and intervention available throughout the year.
You will explore a range of different theatrical styles and practitioners and will need to show a sophisticated understanding of the impact of their actions/decisions on the performance group and audience.
You do not have to perform, you can choose the production pathway, meaning you can be assessed on your creative and directing skills rather than performance.
Course DEscription
The course is made up of three components: two that are internally assessed and one that’s externally assessed.
There is a three-block structure, explore, develop and apply.
This has been developed to allow students to build on and embed knowledge. Allowing you to grow in confidence and then put into practice what you have learned.
The assessment structure is also designed so that you can build on what you learn in lessons and workshops, and develop your skills as you move through the course.
Course Content
Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts:
• Explore performance styles, creative intentions and purpose
• Investigate how practitioners create and influence what’s performed
• Discover performance roles, skills, techniques and processes.
Aim: get a taste of what it’s like to be a professional actor, dancer or musical theatre performer. 30% of final grade
Assessment: Internally assessed assignments
Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts:
• Take part in workshops, classes and rehearsals
• Gain physical, interpretative, vocal and rehearsal skills
• Apply these skills in performance
• Reflect on your progress, your performance and how you could improve.
Aim: develop skills and techniques in the chosen discipline(s) of acting, dance and musical theatre. 30% of final grade)
Assessment: Internally assessed assignments
Component 3: Performing to a Brief: (This is externally assessed):
• Use the brief and previous learnings to come up with ideas
• Build on their skills in classes, workshops and rehearsals
• Review the process using an ideas and skills log
• Perform a piece to their chosen audience
• Reflect on their performance in an evaluation report.
Aim: consider how practitioners adapt their skills for different contexts, and put this into practice in a performance. 40% of final grade
Assessment: externally assessed task, where students work in groups of between 3 and 7 members to create a performance based on a set brief.
FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS
A-level Drama and Theatre Arts, BTEC Performing Arts, Degrees in Performance Arts, Theatre Studies and Theatrical Design. Careers in Performing Arts and Theatre Design and a good basis for any career needing project management, communication and presentation skills.
As well as:
Singing teacher, Actor, Director, Audio visual technician, Choreographer, Circus performer, Set designer, Prop maker, Camera operator, Dance teacher, Costume designer, Make-up artist and so much more!