BTEC First Diploma EDEXCEL -

Qualification: BTEC First Diploma EDEXCEL

Duration: 1 year
This is an ideal starting point for developing your acting skills and learning about what a career in the Performing Arts entails. The course is practical and work-related. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. Students will be expected to develop skills in acting and utilise these in performance contexts. Theatre visits and additional rehearsals will be required to be made by all students. The programme is made up of a core unit (production project) and specialist units. These specialist units include: The Performing Arts Business, Acting, Devising Plays and Performing Plays. All units are assessed and graded and an overall grade for the qualification awarded.
This qualification is an excellent preparation for further study in Performing Arts, including the BTEC National Award in Performing Arts or to other Level 3 qualifications. While it is expected that most students would progress onto further study in a related area the BTEC First could also be used to support entry to employment.

Qualification explained
BTECs are practical, work-related courses. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start a career. The BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels which means when you have finished the course you can choose whether to get a job straight away or go into Higher Education first. A BTEC National Award is equivalent to one A Level so it can be combined with other subjects. A BTEC First Diploma introduces you to the employment area you have chosen and provides a good basis to go on to a more advanced work-related qualification. A BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSEs grades A* to C and is normally taken at college as a full-time course.