Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts

Duration

2 years

Entry Requirements

To be considered for this course, as a minimum you will need 5 GCSE’s, or equivalent at 4/C grade and above. Preferably this will include English and Maths, although pathways are available to those that just miss out on a 4/C Grade in these core subjects.

Recognised qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts – worth up to 3 A Levels, and will facilitate an entrance into University.
• GCSE English and/or Maths ‐ For those who just miss out on a 4/C grade in English and/or Mathematics, we provide tuition to retake these all important qualifications. Essential for those that want to move on to University or vocational Drama school.
• Functional skills level 2 in English and/or Maths – For those that missed out on GCSE English and/or Mathematics, functional skills may be the best route for progression.

The curriculum

The BTEC National Extended Diploma is made up of 13 units, including:

Mandatory units:

• Investigating Practitioner’s Work
• Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance
• Group Performance Workshop
• Performing Arts in the Community
• Individual Performance Commission
• Final Live Performance for an Audience
• Employment Opportunities in the Performing Arts

Optional unit include:

• Theatre Directing
• Screen Acting
• Acting Styles
• Improvisation
• Singing techniques for Performance
• Musical Theatre Performance
• Variety Performance
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Age

School Leavers 16+

Course Type

Full time

Course duration

Two years

Start date

September
2022

Fee

Free (16-18 year olds)

Funding advice

Free - no funding available

Entry requirements

Level 3 - 5 GCSE’s 9 - 4

Course progression

Access to higher education HNC Level 4 & HND Level 5

Access to further/higher education, Apprenticeships or full time employment