Performing Arts Diploma Level 1

Performing Arts Diploma Level 1
Course Overview
This course is about developing practical skills in the performing arts - as a performer, or as someone who supports performances.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

06 September 2010
1 Year
Westbank Campus, Skelmersdale

Who The Course is for
This course is for anyone who wishes to gain a vocational qualification in Performing Arts. It is ideal if you are straight from school or have been out of education for a while and is particularly suitable if you don†t have many qualifications but want to progress your career.
Successful students tend to:
- be self-disciplined and hardworking - work well in a team
- have a strong voice
- have an interest in performing and the art of acting
- a good level of agility.
Course Content
On this course, you will study the Level 1 Diploma in Performing Arts plus Functional Skills in Communication and Numeracy (at the appropriate level).
The course is made up of core units that everyone takes and specialist units. The specialists units enable you to study a particular area in more depth.
Core Units:
- Starting work in the Performing Arts
- Developing Skills in the Performing Arts Specialist Units
- Personal Effectiveness
- Social Responsibility at Work
- Financial Management
- Performance Administration
- Technical Support for Performance
- Individual Repertoire and Showcase
- Showing your work
Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
All units are assessed, and graded and an overall grade (Pass, Merit or Distinction) for the qualification is awarded.
Qualifications Gained
BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Performing Arts.
Progression Opportunities
The course aims to help students progress to the First Diploma in Performing Arts, A Levels or related subjects.
Career Opportunities
This course aims to help students further their employment prospects in the Performing Arts industry.
Course Costs
If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*. If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course. *exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.