Free BTEC Level 3 Performance Course in Long Eaton. Classes run at The Long Eaton School, full-time during the day over two years. You'll develop performance and devising skills, explore creative collaboration, and practise reflection and evaluation of your own work. The course encourages you to perform outside the classroom as well as in it. To join, you'll need a grade 4 to 9 in GCSE Drama or GCSE English Language. This is a Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec performance qualification.
Who this course is for
Imagination, creativity, collaboration, performance and reflection form the ethos of The Long Eaton School's approach to the Performing Arts. We strive to bring Drama into the experience of all students, to help them discover their dramatical talents and to celebrate their achievements. Students develop performance and devising skills and also focus on reflection and evaluation. They are encouraged to take part in performances outside the classroom, and to develop creative, independent and collaborative learning skills. Whilst transferable skills are essential to learners in the present global climate, the intrinsic value of self-expression and creative achievement through Drama is a key role of the Drama provision.
Entry requirements
9 - 4 in GCSE Drama or 9 - 4 in English Language
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across a range of drama styles and forms.
You'll practise devising original work, from initial idea through to performance.
You'll reflect on and evaluate your own and others' performances.
You'll collaborate creatively with other performers on group projects.
You'll build independent creative thinking and artistic decision-making.
You'll take part in performances beyond the classroom to build stage experience.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with practical performance sessions, devising workshops, and group collaboration at the centre. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Performance is through a combination of internally assessed units and externally set tasks. You'll be assessed on your practical performance work, your devising process, and your written reflection and evaluation.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Long Eaton School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor, performer work in theatre, TV, or community settings
Drama workshop facilitator, leading creative sessions for groups
Community arts worker, delivering arts projects locally
Stage manager, coordinating productions behind the scenes
Drama teacher or teaching assistant, supporting classroom learning
Events and entertainment coordinator, organising live performances
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Drama, Theatre, or Performing Arts: a degree for those wanting to study performance at university level. The BTEC National Extended Certificate is recognised by many universities as part of an application.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Performing Arts: a Level 4 qualification for those who want a more vocational route into the industry.
Level 3 Diploma in Musical Theatre: if you want to extend into singing and dance alongside drama.
