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Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Keighley – South Craven School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Keighley. Classes run at South Craven School, full-time during the day over two years. This level 3 BTEC performing arts qualification covers musical theatre performance, technical skills across a range of styles, and the work of key practitioners. You'll develop research, critical analysis, and extended writing skills alongside practical performance experience in well-equipped performance spaces. A bursary may be available to help with costs. Entry requires GCSE grades 9 to 4 in at least five subjects, including a Grade 4 in GCSE Performance or a Merit in a BTEC Level 2 Performance qualification.

Who this course is for

This exciting course will equip you with the fundamental tools that all actors require as performing arts practitioners. You will investigate and develop knowledge of the work of key acting practitioners which will inform your work and help develop research, critical analysis and extended writing skills.

Explore and develop technical performance skills in a range of styles leading to numerous practical performance opportunities in our well-equipped performance spaces. You will collaborate with others to create devised performance work using all your skills and techniques. We also consider spiritual, moral, social, cultural and human values with our work

Entry requirements

To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals), in at least 5 separate subjects including English Lit/English Language or Maths. This is considered to be the minimum entry requirement. Must include Grade 4 in GCSE Drama OR Merit in BTEC Level 2 Drama

What you will learn

  • You'll develop technical performance skills across a range of musical theatre styles.
  • You'll investigate the work of key performing arts practitioners to inform your own practice.
  • You'll build research and critical analysis skills through structured study.
  • You'll practise extended writing skills relevant to the performing arts sector.
  • You'll take part in practical performance opportunities in dedicated performance spaces.
  • You'll gain core knowledge transferable to higher education and further study in the arts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical workshops, and performance activities. Assessment combines internally assessed units, which are marked by your tutors, with externally assessed components set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The course includes 360 guided learning hours over two years, giving you time to develop both your practical performance skills and your written and analytical work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Craven School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor or performer: stage, screen, or touring productions
  • Musical theatre performer: singing, dancing, and acting roles
  • Drama facilitator: leading workshops in schools or community settings
  • Performing arts technician: lighting, sound, or stage management support
  • Dance or drama teacher (with further training and qualifications)
  • Arts administrator: supporting productions and events behind the scenes

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Performing Arts: a higher-level vocational route into the industry or into university.
  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, Drama, or Musical Theatre: the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is recognised for entry to many university degree programmes, depending on the grades you achieve and the requirements of individual institutions.
  • PGCE in Drama (with a degree): the route into secondary school drama teaching.
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