BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts (Performance)

BTEC

In Southampton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Southampton

  • Duration

    1 Year

This one-year vocational course is equivalent to four GCSEs and is suitable for students with an interest in and commitment to Performing Arts. The course will cover a range of Acting, Dance, Performing Arts and Business units. There will be coursework-based and practical assessments throughout the course.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Southampton (Hampshire)
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Hill Lane, SO15 5RL

Start date

On request

About this course

You will need: at least one of the following: a Merit in a Foundation qualification in a related subject 4 GCSEs at grades D-E (including Maths or English Language at grade D or above) related work experience other related Level 1 or 2 qualifications You will also need to have had some performing experience either as part of GCSE Dance or Drama or with an outside club/drama and dance school.

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Course programme

BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts (Performance)
This one-year vocational course is equivalent to four GCSEs and is suitable for students with an interest in and commitment to Performing Arts. The course will cover a range of Acting, Dance, Performing Arts and Business units. There will be coursework-based and practical assessments throughout the course.

What does the course consist of?
During the one year course you will study two core units:
  • Performing Arts Production Process
  • Performing Arts Business

You will also study a further four specialist units including:
  • Acting
  • Performing Dance
  • Devising Plays
  • Contemporary Dance

What else do I need to know?
You will need to have a keen interest in the Performing Arts as well as good practical skills. You will be required to work co-operatively as part of a group and be able to offer creative and appropriate ideas to produce practical and theoretical work. You must be willing and confident to perform as part of a group in order to present both Dance and Drama work. You may be expected to rehearse during extra-curricular hours in addition to your normal lessons.

BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts (Performance)

Price on request