Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Grimsby. Classes run full-time at Franklin Sixth Form College, five days a week during the day. This two-year course covers acting, dance, singing, and performance skills across a range of practical and creative projects. You'll develop your technique and build experience performing in front of audiences. Entry requires meeting the college's Level 3 general criteria and completing a short audition as part of the application process. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts is a level 3 btec performing arts qualification recognised by universities and employers in the creative industries.
Who this course is for
If working within a creative and inspiring team with plenty of performance opportunities is your calling, our Performing Arts course is the right path for you. Don�t worry if your singing, dancing, or acting isn�t where you want it to be. Together, we�ll help you develop your natural talents and nurture new ones to build confidence on and off stage.
Entry requirements
Level 3 general entry criteria
Short audition as part of bridging work
What you will learn
You'll develop acting, dance, and singing techniques across a range of performance styles.
You'll rehearse and perform in productions for real audiences.
You'll explore the creative and technical processes behind staging a performance.
You'll analyse and respond to professional performance work.
You'll collaborate with others to devise and present original pieces.
You'll build skills in self-evaluation and artistic reflection.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom and studio based, with a strong emphasis on practical performance work. You'll be assessed through coursework, portfolio evidence, and live performances rather than written exams. Units are assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the two years, with your work marked against Pearson Edexcel's national standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Franklin Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor. Pursue stage, screen, or theatre performance roles.
Dancer. Work in commercial, contemporary, or theatre dance.
Drama teacher or workshop leader. Deliver arts education in schools or community settings.
Stage manager. Coordinate productions behind the scenes.
Choreographer. Create and direct movement for performances.
Performer in musical theatre. Combine singing, dance, and acting on stage.
Arts administrator. Support the running of theatres, venues, or arts organisations.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama. A natural next step for those wanting to study at degree level. The BTEC National Diploma meets entry requirements for many university courses.
BA (Hons) in Dance or Musical Theatre. Specialist degree routes for those focusing on a particular discipline.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. For those interested in teaching or leading workshops in the arts.
