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BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Chigwell for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Dance Courses in Epping Forest.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Chigwell. Classes run at West Hatch High School, full-time during the day over two years. This level 3 btec performing arts course is aimed at post-16 students and covers performance skills across acting, dance, and production. Entry requires a BTEC Dance grade 2 Merit or a GCSE grade C or grade 5 in Dance, or equivalent dance school grades, plus a successful audition. If you haven't studied Dance at GCSE, evidence of dance experience and qualifications is required.

Who this course is for

Post 16 Students

Entry requirements

BTEC Dance grade 2 Merit or GCSE grade C and/or grade 5 in Dance or medals/grades from dance school and successful audition.

If not taken at GCSE evidence of dance experience and qualifications must be provided with application.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills in acting, dance, and physical theatre.
  • You'll study the creative and technical processes behind live performance.
  • You'll explore how to devise and present original performance work.
  • You'll learn how to analyse and respond to professional performances.
  • You'll build skills in rehearsal techniques and working as part of an ensemble.
  • You'll understand the performing arts industry and the roles within it.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom-based learning includes practical performance workshops, rehearsals, and written assignments. Internal units are assessed through coursework and performance evidence. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel and taken at set points during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. West Hatch High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Performer, working in theatre, dance, or live events
  • Drama teacher or workshop facilitator, leading creative sessions
  • Community arts worker, delivering arts projects in local settings
  • Stage manager, coordinating productions behind the scenes
  • Casting assistant, supporting auditions and talent selection
  • Arts administrator, working in venues or arts organisations

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Performing Arts or Drama, at university. The BTEC National Extended Certificate is recognised for UCAS points and supports applications to performing arts degree programmes.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts, if you want a larger qualification before applying to higher education.
  • Conservatoire audition programmes, for those pursuing professional performance training at specialist institutions.
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