BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Kingston upon Thames. Classes run at Kingston College, full-time during the day. This is a one-year course covering the breadth of performing arts practice, from performance skills to production and industry knowledge. You'll study the Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec performing arts qualification, building practical and theoretical skills across acting, dance, music, or related disciplines. The course suits those who want to move into the performing arts industry or progress to higher education.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, or music disciplines.
You'll study the creative and production processes behind live performance.
You'll explore the performing arts industry, including professional contexts and career routes.
You'll create and present original performance work to an audience.
You'll analyse and evaluate your own practice and the work of others.
You'll develop collaborative skills by working on group productions and projects.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical workshops, studio sessions, and classroom-based study at Kingston College. Assessment is primarily through assignments, projects, and portfolio work rather than written exams. You'll build a body of evidence across units throughout the year, with performance and production work forming a central part of your assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kingston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor. Entry-level stage, screen, or community theatre roles.
Dancer. Performer in commercial, contemporary, or theatre productions.
Drama facilitator. Delivering workshops in schools or community settings.
Stage manager. Coordinating productions behind the scenes.
Performing arts technician. Supporting lighting, sound, or set for live events.
Arts administrator. Supporting the running of theatres or arts organisations.
Dance teacher or instructor. Teaching in studios, schools, or leisure centres.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama. A degree at a university or conservatoire is the natural next step for many learners completing this BTEC.
HNC or HND in Performing Arts. A shorter higher education route if you want to specialise before committing to a full degree.
Conservatoire audition training. Some learners use this qualification to prepare applications for specialist drama or dance schools.
