Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec performing arts qualification develops your practical and creative skills across two years of study. The course runs for 432 hours in total. You'll build skills in performance, production, and the wider performing arts industry. Entry requirements are available on request from the college.
Who this course is for
Performing Arts Level 3 Diploma E&T [2Y 2B] (DTF00YAAF3 25/26SA) is based in the Lowestoft Sixth Form College department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen EDEXCEL as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, or musical theatre disciplines.
You'll study the creative and technical processes behind live performance.
You'll explore the performing arts industry, including professional contexts and career routes.
You'll work on productions and performance projects as part of your assessment.
You'll build skills in rehearsal, direction, and stagecraft.
You'll analyse and evaluate performances, your own and others'.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a mix of coursework, practical performance work, and unit assignments. There are no traditional written exams for most units. You'll be assessed on your performance skills, creative projects, and written assignments throughout the course. Some units may include externally set tasks or assessments set by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Sixth Form 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 studio settings
Theatre technician: lighting, sound, or stage management
Community arts worker: running arts projects for local groups
Drama facilitator: working in schools or youth organisations
Casting assistant or production runner: entry-level industry roles
Entertainer or presenter: live events, cruise ships, or media
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama: a degree at a university or conservatoire, building on your BTEC National Diploma.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts: a shorter higher education route if you want to specialise further before committing to a full degree.
Apprenticeship in Cultural Heritage or Creative Industries: a work-based route into the sector while you earn.
