Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Dursley. Classes run at Rednock School, full-time over two years. This level 3 btec performing arts course covers investigating practitioners, developing skills and techniques for live performance, group performance workshops, and an optional unit. You'll build practical, research, and creative skills that prepare you for higher education or work in the performing arts. To start, you'll need GCSE grade 5 or above in English and GCSE grade 5 in Drama (or a BTEC equivalent), along with strong personal motivation and creativity.
Who this course is for
The new BTEC National in Performing Arts 2016 combines up to-date industry knowledge with the right balance of the practical, research and behavioural skills students will need to succeed in higher education and in their chosen career. Investigating Practitioners, Developing skills and techniques for Live Performance, Group Performance workshop and an optional unit will form the structure of the two year Extended certificate. The wide range of vocational assessments including assignments, tasks and performances means students can showcase their learning and skills to best effect when they take their next step.
Entry requirements
It is important that you are interested in gaining a greater understanding of how theatre and plays work, and that you are keen to be involved with performances. A minimum grade of a 5 or above in English at GCSE and GCSE grade 5 Drama or BTEC equivalent and a high degree of personal motivation and creativity is also required to start this course.
What you will learn
You'll investigate the work and methods of performing arts practitioners.
You'll develop skills and techniques for live performance.
You'll take part in group performance workshops.
You'll study how theatre and plays are constructed and staged.
You'll complete an optional unit to explore a specialist area of performing arts.
You'll produce vocational assignments and tasks that reflect industry practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical workshops, and group performance activities. Assessment is vocational throughout, using assignments and set tasks rather than written exams. Work is built up over the two years and assessed against Pearson Edexcel's national standards for the BTEC National Extended Certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rednock School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor or performer, working in theatre, film, or television
Stage manager, coordinating productions behind the scenes
Drama teacher or workshop leader, working in schools or community settings
Costume or props assistant, supporting live productions
Community arts worker, delivering arts projects for local groups
Entertainment and events assistant, supporting live shows and venues
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, at university, building directly on your BTEC National
BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Stage Management, for a technical or production route
Level 4 or 5 HNC/HND in Performing Arts (Pearson), a shorter higher education option
PGCE or teacher training, if you want to teach drama or performing arts in schools after a degree
