Performing Arts (Production) - BTEC National Certificate/Diploma

Performing Arts (Production) - BTEC National Certificate/Diploma

Course ID:
PC66188

Academy:
Creative Arts

Introduction:
A BTEC National Certificate/Diploma is a professional, work-related course valued by employers and higher education institutions. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. This is an Advanced Level course which is equivalent to 2 (Certificate) or 3 (Diploma) A Levels.

Study Mode & Location:
This two year full time course will be held at Preston College, St. Vincent`s Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
Students must pass 12 units (Certificate) and 18 units (Diploma) in order to achieve this qualification.

Units consist of core/compulsory units in production work, performing arts and contextual studies.

Options must be taken in a range of subjects covering stage management, technical theatre and design.

Students can also take the award in Acting in conjunction with this qualification - 2 lessons per week.

Assessment:
Students are assessed via a written portfolio, practical coursework and carried out in conjunction with a performance in a professional theatre.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course allows progression to Degrees or Higher National Diplomas.

You would also be qualified to apply for jobs in performing arts and the entertainment sector.

How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades

• A* = 8 points
• A = 7 points
• B = 6 points
• C = 5 points
• D = 4 points
• E = 3 points
• F = 2 points
• G = 1 point

(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)

• Distinction = 8 points
• Merit = 6 points
• Pass = 4 points

GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)

• Distinction = 14 points
• Merit = 12 points
• Pass = 10 points

Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)

• Distinction = 28 points
• Merit = 24 points
• Pass = 20 points

NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.