BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Newbury. Classes run at Trinity School, full-time during the day, over 18 months. This level 3 BTEC performing arts course covers choreography, live performance, group work, and the study of practitioners across dance and drama. You'll take part in internal and external performances, including festivals and sharing evenings, developing both practical and analytical skills. Assessment is a mix of internally and externally assessed units, combining portfolios, practical work, and examinations. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including grade 5 in Dance or Drama.
Who this course is for
COURSE CONTENT
Creativity and performance are at the heart of our course. “Investigating Practitioners Work” helps our students develop analytical skills that are essential when studying performing arts subjects at university. “Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance”, “Final Live Performance to an Audience” and “Group Performance Workshop”, are assessed through live performances at internal and external events such as Breakout, Trinity Dance Festival and BTEC Sharing evenings. Through studying “Performing Arts in the Community” and “Individual Performance Commission” our students become confident and mature choreographers and directors, creating work for students in events such as House Performing Arts and for one of the many lower school Dance Companies. The work is then toured to local primary schools. Technique in Dance is refined through units on “Jazz Dance” and “Developing Contemporary Dance”. You will be challenged with Cunningham, Graham, Horton and Release based techniques.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Assessment for this course is predominantly practical; five units are internally assessed and three are externally assessed. For the internally assessed units you will need to collect evidence of your work for a portfolio. This will need to include film and photographs of lessons, workshops, rehearsals and performances, a reflective diary, rehearsal schedules, research, programmes from shows visited, etc. You will also be set essays, research tasks and presentations. For the externally assessed units you will be assessed through practical work, portfolios and examinations within a timeframe as outlined by the exam board You will also be set essays, research tasks and presentations. For the externally assessed units you will be assessed through
practical work, portfolios and examinations within a time frame as outlined by the exam board.
Entry requirements
Five grade 5s to include Grade 5 in Dance or Drama at GCSE
What you will learn
You'll develop choreography skills and create performance pieces for live audiences.
You'll study jazz and contemporary dance techniques, including Cunningham, Graham, Horton, and Release-based styles.
You'll investigate the work of performing arts practitioners and build analytical skills.
You'll rehearse and perform at internal and external events, including festivals and BTEC sharing evenings.
You'll build a portfolio of evidence including film, photographs, reflective diaries, and rehearsal schedules.
You'll complete research tasks, essays, and presentations alongside practical work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical technique classes, rehearsals, workshops, and live performances at internal and external events. Two units are internally assessed through portfolio evidence, including film, photographs, reflective diaries, and written tasks. Two units are externally assessed through practical work, portfolios, and timed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are classroom and studio based, full-time during the day at Trinity School.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Trinity School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Dance performer: work in professional dance productions and touring companies.
Drama teacher or workshop leader: lead performing arts sessions in schools or community settings.
Choreographer: create and direct movement for stage, screen, or events.
Community arts practitioner: deliver arts projects for local organisations and charities.
Stage manager or production assistant: support live performance behind the scenes.
Dance or drama tutor: teach technique in studios, colleges, or youth groups.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Dance: a degree at university, for which this BTEC qualification is a recognised entry route.
BA (Hons) in Drama and Theatre Studies: broadens into text-based and devised theatre at degree level.
Foundation Degree in Creative Arts: a two-year higher education route if you want to specialise further before committing to a full degree.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching performing arts.
