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Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Bishop Auckland

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Bishop Auckland. Classes run at Bishop Auckland College, full-time over one year.

You'll train in acting, singing, and dance. The course is highly practical, with skills workshops, rehearsals, and performances throughout. You'll also work with casting agents in mock auditions and take part in cultural visits, guest speakers, and masterclasses. The college works with Eleven Arches and their production of Kynren, giving you the chance to perform on a large outdoor stage. You'll need a Level 2 in performing arts or equivalent, plus GCSE grades 4 or above in English and maths.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts Practice.

Who this course is for

This course is for students who love performing and want to pursue a career in the performing arts industry. The course is hugely practical, with focus on professional standard performance training to prepare you to apply for a number of professional career pathways and higher education. Students also work with casting agents in mock auditions to become a professional performer. Throughout the course you are assessed in skills workshops, rehearsals and performances, with written work linked to practical development of performances. You will evaluate your skills, developing skills and knowledge as a performer. On the course you will train in acting, singing and dance, with a curriculum written around industry links and insights, which also includes further enrichment in the form of cultural visits, guest speakers and masterclasses. The college is proud to work closely with Eleven Arches and their production of Kynren which gives our students the opportunity to appear on a worldclass stage right on their doorstep, giving them the opportunity for further work placement and potential employment as paid actors. Progression from this course would be to the college's own HND course or university. Level 3 Diploma 1 year of study and Level 3 Extended Diploma 1 Year of Study.

Entry requirements

Level 2 in performing arts or equivalent. GCSE Grades 4 or above in English and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills in acting, singing, and dance.
  • You'll take part in skills workshops, rehearsals, and live performances.
  • You'll work with casting agents in mock auditions.
  • You'll evaluate and reflect on your own skills as a performer.
  • You'll learn about the performing arts industry through guest speakers and masterclasses.
  • You'll take part in cultural visits linked to your training.
  • You'll build a portfolio of assessed work across practical and written tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and performances. Assessment is ongoing and includes skills workshops, performance tasks, and written work linked to your practical development. You'll also complete assignments and project work, building a portfolio of evidence. The course runs three days per week in the classroom and on stage.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or live events.
  • Dancer, works in professional dance companies, shows, or events.
  • Performing arts teacher, delivers drama or dance in schools or community settings.
  • Stage manager, coordinates productions behind the scenes.
  • Drama workshop facilitator, runs creative sessions for community or youth groups.
  • Entertainment performer, works in touring shows, theme parks, or live venues.

What you could study next

  • HND in Performing Arts, the next step at Bishop Auckland College for deeper specialist training.
  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, a university degree for those aiming at professional performance or teaching careers.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts, a larger qualification for learners wanting a broader portfolio before higher education.
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