Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec performing arts qualification covers performance skills across the creative arts, delivered through the Creative Design and Digital Media department. The course runs for 600 hours in total. It builds the practical and theoretical skills you need to move into performing arts work or progress to higher-level study.
Who this course is for
Performing Arts L3 Ext Dip E&T [Top Up] (ECE00AAAL3 25/26GA) is based in the Creative Design & Digital Media department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen EDEXCEL as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, or musical theatre disciplines.
You'll study the creative and technical processes behind live performance.
You'll explore how the performing arts industry works, including production and promotion.
You'll practise devising and presenting original performance work.
You'll build skills in rehearsal, direction, and collaborative performance-making.
You'll analyse and evaluate your own and others' performance work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, studio practice, and practical performance work. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma combines internally assessed units, based on assignments and portfolio evidence, with externally assessed tasks set by Pearson. You'll build a body of work over the course that demonstrates your skills and knowledge across the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor: audition for stage, screen, and community theatre roles.
Dance performer: work in commercial, contemporary, or theatre dance.
Drama facilitator: lead workshops in schools or community settings.
Theatre technician: support productions in lighting, sound, or stage management.
Performing arts teaching assistant: support students in schools or colleges.
Entertainment host or presenter: work in events, media, or live venues.
Community arts worker: deliver arts projects for charities or local organisations.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama: a three-year degree at university, building on your BTEC Extended Diploma. Many universities accept this qualification for direct entry.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts: a two-year higher-level qualification, often available at further education colleges.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or facilitating performing arts.
