Full Time BTEC Nat Dip Performing Arts (Perf) Yr 1 (FGA05111)
BTEC
In Grantham
Description
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BTEC
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Location
Grantham
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Duration
2 Years
The course helps to develop the performance skills, technical abilities and professional attitude essential for the successful performer. It focuses on specialist training within acting and theatre, and provides a firm foundation for a range of careers in the performing arts industry, especially in drama and acting. The course covers a variety of related subjects that may include: Devising.
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About this course
5 GCSEs (Grade C or above), it is recommended that one is GCSE English, a relevant BTEC First Diploma with at least a Merit profile or an appropriate equivalent
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Subjects
- IT
- Theatre
- Acting
- Industry
- Performance
- Drama
- Full Time
- Skills and Training
Course programme
Course Code: FGA05111
Title: BTEC Nat Dip Performing Arts (Perf) Yr 1
Duration: 2 years
Start Date: 08-Sep-10
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs (Grade C or above), it is recommended that one is GCSE English, a relevant BTEC First Diploma with at least a Merit profile or an appropriate equivalent
Suitable For
The BTEC National Diploma is a nationally recognised qualification that is equivalent to three A Levels and therefore provides a natural stepping stone to courses in higher education.
Course Content
The course helps to develop the performance skills, technical abilities and professional attitude essential for the successful performer. It focuses on specialist training within acting and theatre, and provides a firm foundation for a range of careers in the performing arts industry, especially in drama and acting.
The course covers a variety of related subjects that may include:
- Devising theatre n Directing
- Historical context of performing arts
- Movement workshops
- Performing to an audience
- Radio acting
- Scriptwriting
- Storytelling as performance
- Vocal workshops.
In the second year of the course there is the opportunity for students to visit New York for a week to experience theatre on Broadway. The students' last public performance of the course takes place in the Grantham Guildhall Theatre and is open to the public.
Method of Assessment
Practical assignments, professional practice, performances and portfolio.
Progression
On successful completion of the course most students progress to drama schools or universities with a few going straight into the performing arts industry.
Full Time BTEC Nat Dip Performing Arts (Perf) Yr 1 (FGA05111)