Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Grimsby. Classes run full-time at Franklin Sixth Form College over two years. You'll develop skills across acting, singing, and dance, building your technique and performance experience alongside a creative team. Entry requires meeting Level 3 general criteria and completing a short audition as part of bridging work. The course covers both practical performance and the knowledge behind it, preparing you for higher education or work in the arts.
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, singing, and dance techniques through practical performance work.
You'll explore the creative and production processes behind live performance.
You'll build skills in rehearsal, direction, and working collaboratively in a performance ensemble.
You'll study the performing arts industry, including its history, context, and professional practice.
You'll create and present performances to an audience, applying skills developed throughout the course.
You'll reflect on and evaluate your own work to improve as a performer.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom and studio based, with regular practical sessions and performance opportunities. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, performance portfolios, and practical tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a body of evidence across units, demonstrating both your practical skills and your understanding of the performing arts. There are no written exams for all units, though some components include externally assessed tasks.
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 or performer: stage, screen, or live events work
Dance teacher or workshop leader: teaching movement and performance skills
