Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Guisborough. Classes run at Prior Pursglove College, full-time during the day, over two years. This is a level 3 BTEC performing arts qualification awarded by Pearson Edexcel, covering performance skills across acting, dance, and musical theatre disciplines. You'll develop practical and creative skills alongside the knowledge needed to work or progress in the performing arts sector. The course is funded for learners aged 16 to 18 years old.
Who this course is for
This course is available to students aged 16-18 yrs
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, and musical theatre.
You'll study the history and context of performing arts.
You'll plan, rehearse, and present live performances.
You'll analyse and evaluate your own work and the work of others.
You'll explore professional practice and how the performing arts industry works.
You'll build skills in devising and interpreting scripts or choreography.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and classroom sessions at Prior Pursglove College. Assessment is a mix of coursework, portfolio evidence, and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Some units are graded through performance tasks; others through written assignments. There are no traditional written exams for all units, but externally set tasks are completed under timed conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Prior Pursglove College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor or performer: stage, screen, or touring productions
Dance teacher or workshop leader: community or private settings
Drama facilitator: running sessions in schools or community groups
Casting assistant: supporting casting directors in film or theatre
Arts administrator: coordinating events and productions
Entertainer or presenter: live events, cruise ships, or TV
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: a larger qualification if you want more depth before applying to university or conservatoire.
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, Drama, or Dance: degree-level study at university, for which this BTEC is a recognised entry qualification.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts: a work-focused higher education route, typically one or two years.
