GCE Performing Arts

This GCE gives you an understanding of all aspects of performing arts including acting and dance options, and combines it with the opportunity to specialise in either performance or production support. You will work as part of the College's Class-Action Performance Company and you will be challenged to work to professional standards of creative collaboration. This is a practical, vocational course, requiring imagination, sensitivity and the ability to get on well with others. You also need the ability to complete the weekly work independently. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. There are high expectations of students on this course, but it also offers the opportunity to perform with the best at the very highest level.
ENTRY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Grade C in English as well as experience of performance and/or production. Related qualifications in drama or dance will be an advantage.
ASSESSMENT:
No written exams. You will be assessed through portfolio and performance by your tutors and a visiting moderator.
PROGRESSION:
This qualification is useful where personal skills are important and is relevant to a variety of jobs in the performing arts sector. As well as related degrees, increasingly our students are applying for vocational courses at drama and dance schools and recently places have been offered at: Bristol Old Vic, East 15, Rose Bruford, LAMDA, Central, Birds, Performers and Laine Theatre Arts.