Performing Arts - BTEC Introductory Diploma

Performing Arts - BTEC Introductory Diploma

Course ID:
PC65256

Academy:
Creative Arts

Introduction:
This course aims to encourage students to develop practical skills in drama alongside other art forms of the theatrical world.

Study Mode & Location:
This one year course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
This course will help you develop practical skills in drama, together with practical and theoretical aspects of other art forms.

You will learn about the theatrical industry as a whole and the job opportunities available.

You will also take LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts) qualification in addition to this course. This will include working as an individual or in a pair, in an area of drama and performing infront of a LAMDA examiner.

Assessment:
Written and practical coursework provides the basis for your assessment; in addition to this you are graded on your final performance.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
If you pass all units on this course and are successful in a progression interview with your tutors, you may progress to the BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts.

Successful completion of the Introductory Diploma offers some job opportunities in industry.

How To Apply
You will need to complete a Further Education Application Form. These will be available from mid-May.
Many courses have limited places so please return your application form as soon as possible. Following acceptance of your application, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Part-Time+ Course Benefits
Part-Time+ courses are ideal if you are looking to return to education, change career or progress to higher level studies. Courses last between 11 and 18 hours per week, for a full year and fit in with school hours and holidays. They offer:

• support with accessing a variety of funds including an Adult Learning Grant of up to £30 per week.
• a bursary meaning there are reduced tuition fees.
• childcare support.
• transport to and from College.
• an individual development plan to guide you to your next step.
• personal tutor support throughout your course.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.