BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting)

Performing Arts (Acting) - BTEC National Diploma
What will I study?
This work-related qualification is ideal for those who are interested in performing arts generally and acting in particular. It provides the knowledge, skills and experience to enter employment in the entertainment industry or to progress onto a higher level course.

How can I progress?
Employment, or students could progress onto a degree or a BTEC Higher National program in subjects such as Performing Arts and Performance Design.

What will I need to qualify for this course?
In order to qualify for this course, students will need either; *A BTEC First Certificate in a related subject, *A Diploma in a related subject (at least a merit), *An Intermediate GNVQ in a related subject (at least a merit), *At least 4 GCSEs at grade A*-C. All applicants must be able to demonstrate past experience of involvement in performance. All applicants will undertake an audition at interview stage.

Course Structure
In order to gain a full BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) these units will be studied; All students take five core units: *Performance Workshop, *Historical Context of Performance, *Rehearsing for Performance, *Performing Arts Business, *Performing to an Audience. These units contribute towards the externally assessed Final Major Project (FMP). Students also take twelve specialist units which cover: *Acting, *Music Performance, *Voice, *Movement. The course requires that all students should be prepared to undertake training and development in all skills areas.

Course Duration
2 Years

Qualification Level
Level 3

Career
Actor (including Radio, TV and Film) Presenter Entertainer