Free BTEC Level 3 Performance Course in Sutton. Classes run at Glenthorne High School, full-time over two years. This level 3 BTEC performance qualification is studied alongside other sixth form subjects, giving you depth in performance practice while keeping your options open. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English Language at grade 4. If you took GCSE Dance, that counts toward entry too. You'll also take part in an audition as part of the application process.
Who this course is for
BTEC L3
Entry requirements
5 Subjects Grades 9 - 4 including English Language Grade 4 and GCSE Dance (if taken) & Audition
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across practical and theoretical contexts.
You'll study the creative and technical elements of live performance.
You'll explore how performers research, develop, and present work.
You'll analyse performance styles and the work of professional practitioners.
You'll build skills in rehearsal, devising, and performance presentation.
You'll learn how to evaluate your own work and the work of others.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with practical performance sessions and studio work at Glenthorne High School. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is through a mix of internally assessed units and externally set tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside completing set assignments and practical performances. There are no written exams in the traditional sense; assessment is ongoing throughout the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Glenthorne High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Performer: work in theatre, dance, or live events
Drama facilitator: lead workshops in schools or community settings
Stage manager: coordinate productions behind the scenes
Performing arts technician: support lighting, sound, or set
Community arts worker: deliver arts projects for organisations
Casting assistant: support casting processes in TV or theatre
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama: a degree for those wanting to train professionally or move into arts education.
Foundation Degree in Acting or Musical Theatre: a two-year higher education route, often at drama schools or colleges.
Level 4 Diploma in Performing Arts: a vocational higher-level qualification for those not taking the full degree route.
PGCE in Drama: for graduates who want to teach performance in secondary schools.
