BTEC National Diploma Performing Arts

BTEC National Diploma PERFORMING ARTS

Awarding Body: EdExcel

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How long is the course?
This is a two-year full-time course.

Cost:
You will be required to provide £25 towards the cost of theatre trips and workshops.

Is there an interview?
Yes

What can I progress to?
Higher Education
Drama/Stage School
Employment

Subject Combinations This course combines well with A Level Theatre Studies, Dance or English Language & Literature.

Extra Curricular Activities
All students can add to their main programme of study by taking part in a wide range of clubs, groups, societies and courses. Not only are the activities fun, they also develop skills and provide new and fulfilling experiences, as well as enhancing applications to Higher Education and employment.

What is the course about?
This course consists of 16 separate units running over two years. The subjects are varied so that students can develop their skills in as many ways as possible.

Core Units:
·Performance Workshop
·The Performing Arts Business
·The Historical Context of Performance
·Rehearsing
·Performing 2 (double unit)

Specialist Units:
·Voice
·Contemporary Theatre Performance
·Theatre in Education
·Musical Theatre Performance
·Acting 1 and Applying Acting Techniques
·Choreography
·Contemporary Dance
·Jazz Dance
·Devising Theatre
·Acting for Film and Television.
A BTEC National Diploma is a practical, work-related course. Students will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area students have chosen, they develop the skills they need to start a career.
Students will work together as a performance group for the two years of the course. The main focus of the course will be the productions and the performance of material to both internal and external audiences, culminating in the opportunity to tour abroad as part of a touring theatre company.

What are the course outcomes?
Develop the professional skills to allow you to develop your career as a performer.

How will you be assessed?
Continuous assessment throughout the two years: practical assignments, projects and research. One final major performance project.