BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Production)
BTEC
In Stratford-Upon-Avon
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BTEC
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Location
Stratford-upon-avon
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Duration
2 Years
2 years full-time. The course is delivered by a team of experienced teachers, many of whom have worked professionally in the performing arts industry. Each lecturer brings unique skills, style and areas of speciality to the course. Your course is enhanced by Key Skills and qualifications, which include: GCSE Maths - You will be expected to re-sit your GCSE Maths if you have a Grade D or.
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You will normally need to have at least one of the following:· 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language· First Diploma, ideally with an overall Merit profile, plus GCSE English at grade C or above· Equivalent qualificationYou will also need to be able to demonstrate your commitment to the course in a formal interview. Experience of the...
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BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Production)
About the Course
Subject
Performing Arts
Study Mode
Full-time
Introduction 2 years full-time
The course is delivered by a team of experienced teachers, many of whom have worked professionally in the performing arts industry. Each lecturer brings unique skills, style and areas of speciality to the course.
Your course is enhanced by Key Skills and qualifications, which include:
· GCSE Maths - You will be expected to re-sit your GCSE Maths if you have a Grade D or below
PRODUCTION
Who is this Diploma for?
Students who want to stage manage and/or design and operate lighting and sound
Further Training
University, Drama Schools, ABTT Training courses, Private Film and TV courses
Courses
Stage Management, Technical Theatre, Theatre Production, Stagecraft, Lighting and Sound Design, Production Lighting and Sound
Careers
Stage Management, Production Management, Lighting or Sound for Theatre, Television, Film, Trade Shows, Conferences, Exhibitions
Year One
Core Units
Production Workshop
Performing Arts in Context
Year One
Technical Units
Lighting 1
Sound 1
ASM
DSM
Live Sound
Year One
Design Units
Costume Design 1
Stage Design 1
Year Two
Core Units
Performing Arts Business
Production Planning
Production (Double Unit)
Year Two
Technical
Lighting 2
Sound 2
SM
Year Two
Design Units
Stage Design 2
Model Making
Course Units For this course you will need to complete a total of 18 units. These are likely to include:
· Production Workshop (Core)
· The Historical Context of Performance (Core)
· The Performing Arts Business (Core)
· Production Planning (Core)
· Production (Double Unit) (Core)
· Lighting
· Sound
· Live Sound
· Stage Management
· Deputy Stage Management
· Assistant Stage Management
Assessment You will complete a number of assignments for each unit.
Further Opportunities
· Enter employment and career progression in the theatrical, leisure, entertainment and music industries.
· Progression to Degree, Higher National Diploma and Drama School courses. These could include further study in the following areas: Acting, Dance Studies, Dance Performance, Drama, Dance and Drama Therapy, Technical Theatre, Arts Administration, Arts Management, Musical Theatre, Arts Education, Performing Arts, Media Performance, Theatre Practice.
Other Information Your course is enhanced by Functional Skills. There is an opportunity to re-sit GCSE Mathematics for those who have achieved a grade D at GCSE.
Entry Requirements
You will normally need to have at least one of the following:
· 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language
· First Diploma, ideally with an overall Merit profile, plus GCSE English at grade C or above
· Equivalent qualification
You will also need to be able to demonstrate your commitment to the course in a formal interview. Experience of the technical elements of theatre would be valuable but not essential.
BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Production)