Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma Performing Arts
Course Code: Q100144
Key Information
Course type
Vocational
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Start Date:
09 Sept 2024
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
This course is for those who are already confident in at least one of the core disciplines of acting and dance and want to develop their ability in the other. It also allows you to build your self-confidence, presentation skills, personal discipline, time management and group work skills. These skills are highly regarded by both employers and in higher education.
You will perform in our professional studio theatre and tour local primary schools showcasing your work. You will have the opportunity to take part in Dance Live, which is an excellent event to showcase your performance abilities through dance, acting and storytelling. We also have an extensive programme of theatre visits.
Units include:
- Acting and dancing from a vocational perspective via workshops and visiting professionals
- Practical workshops exploring a range of styles and techniques in acting and dance
- Understanding how the performing arts industry works
- Three assessed performances covering a range of performance genres.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including drama or dance, or a merit in Level 2 Performing Arts. Significant extra-curricular performance experience will also be accepted.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
100% internal assessment (with external verification). You will be assessed over a range of internal unites to showcase both your practical and written skills.
You could progress to studying Performing Arts at a higher level, at university or at a dance/drama school. There are also many opportunities within the arts industry, for example in stage-management, lightning technician etc.
Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma Performing Arts
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