BTEC National Diploma Performing Arts (Edexcel)

BTEC National Diploma Performing Arts (Edexcel)
This course offers an opportunity for aspiring young performers to develop and refine their performance skills in drama, dance and performance. The course aims to prepare you for work in the industry or to gain access on to higher education courses.

What will I be doing?
First year

• Naturalistic, Political and Avant Garde performance styles
• Devising your own performances
• Physical Theatre
• Contemporary Dance
• Exploring and studying plays
• Voice training
Second year

• Theatre in Education
• Shakespeare performance
• Audition techniques
• A Final Major Project (large scale performance)
• The Performing Arts Business

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by course work and practical performances given by your teacher throughout the 2 years. There are no written exams.

Where can I go after completing this course?
Students can move on to Drama/Performing Arts courses at Drama School or University.