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BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Sheffield for 16 to 18 Year Olds – All Saints Catholic High School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Performing Arts Courses in Sheffield.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Sheffield. Classes run at All Saints Catholic High School, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC performing arts qualification is equivalent to one A Level. You'll study technique, choreography, performance, and analysis within dance. Each unit is graded at pass, merit, or distinction. The course takes around two months of full-time study.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including Maths and English Language. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificate in Performing Arts.

Who this course is for

Equivalent to 1 A Level About the course This course is designed to develop learners’ ability in the performing arts through effective use and combination of the knowledge and skills gained in different parts of the programme. The course is compiled in such a way that the Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. The course offers a variety of units that cover Technique, Choreography, Performance and Analysis within Dance. Each unit will have an overall grade awarded of a pass, merit or distinction. The overall points will be calculated at the end of the course. The total points achieved from internally assessed units will be combined with the points from the externally assessed units. Students develop technical skills within dance, performance and choreography. They also develop communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to reflect and critique performance. Students investigate the work of performing arts practitioners; develop critical analysis skills and a contextual understanding of how practitioners communicate themes in their work. They will be researching, evidencing and presenting their information both practically and in a written form.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's at grade 4-9 including Mathematics and English Language. Pass at level 2 BTEC, if taken / grade 4 in GCSE Dance, if taken

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance technique across dance disciplines.
  • You'll explore choreography, creating and structuring your own work.
  • You'll analyse performances and reflect critically on your own practice.
  • You'll combine knowledge and skills across different areas of the programme.
  • You'll build an understanding of how performance, technique, and analysis connect in professional contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at All Saints Catholic High School. Each unit is assessed individually and awarded an overall grade of pass, merit, or distinction. Assessment is unit by unit, drawing on practical performance work, choreography tasks, and analytical activities.

What you will need to bring

All Saints Catholic High School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, or television productions.
  • Dancer, works in professional dance companies or touring productions.
  • Dance teacher, leads classes in schools or private studios with further training.
  • Performing arts technician, supports productions from backstage.
  • Community arts worker, delivers arts projects in community settings.
  • Drama workshop facilitator, runs creative sessions for schools or charities.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts (Level 4), a natural next step into higher-level study of performance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts or Drama (Level 6), for those wanting to study at university.
  • PGCE or teacher training, if you want to teach performing arts in schools, typically requiring a degree first.
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