Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Lincoln
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Branston Community Academy, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers performance, production, and the creative skills that underpin work in the performing arts industry. You'll study through a mix of practical projects and written work, building a portfolio of evidence alongside your performances. Entry requires 17 GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Who this course is for
See the Dramasection of the Academy Sixth Form Booklet available on our website or call the school for a hard copy of the latest information. Ask to speak to the Head of Sixth Form or Vice Principal. We also hold an opening evening in November for prospective A level students.
Entry requirements
17 GSCE Grade 9-4
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, or musical theatre.
You'll study the history and context of performing arts.
You'll plan and produce creative projects from concept to performance.
You'll analyse and evaluate your own work and the work of others.
You'll develop skills in rehearsal, direction, and stagecraft.
You'll build a portfolio of practical and written work.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based and practical, with studio sessions, rehearsals, and performances at the centre. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed units, marked by your teachers, and externally assessed tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll produce written assignments, practical performances, and a portfolio of evidence over the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Branston Community Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor or performer, working in theatre, TV, or film
Drama workshop leader, running sessions in schools or community settings
Stage manager, coordinating productions behind the scenes
Dance teacher or movement coach, in studios or education
Theatre technician, managing lighting, sound, or set
Arts administrator, supporting venues or creative organisations
Community arts worker, delivering projects for local groups
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, at university. The BTEC National Extended Certificate is accepted by many universities as part of an entry offer, often alongside A Levels.
Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Performing Arts, if you want a larger qualification before applying to higher education.
PGCE or teacher training, if you want to teach drama or performing arts in schools after completing a degree.
