Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Beaconsfield. Classes run at The Beaconsfield School, full-time over two years. This level 3 BTEC performing arts qualification is studied alongside other subjects, giving you a broad grounding in the performing arts alongside core transferable skills. You'll work through mandatory units covering practitioners' work, performance skills, and group performance workshops, building a portfolio of assignments as you go. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, to be considered. Pearson Edexcel awards this course.
Who this course is for
We are excited to be able to offer a new BTEC course available to students. Today’s BTEC Nationals are demanding, as you would expect of the most respected applied learning qualification in the UK. You will have to choose and complete a range of units, be organised, take some assessments that we will set and mark, and keep a portfolio of your assignments. Mandatory units include - Investigating Practitioners’ Work, Developing Skills for Performance & Group Performance Workshops, Performing Arts in the Community, Individual Performance Commission, Final Live Performance to an Audience. Students will also pick either: Interpreting Classical Text or Improvisation with either Directing or Physical Theatre. The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education and can be converted to UCAS points.
Entry requirements
Students should have achieved 5 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 including English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll investigate the work of performing arts practitioners and analyse their techniques.
You'll develop practical performance skills across relevant disciplines.
You'll take part in group performance workshops, collaborating with other students.
You'll build and maintain a portfolio of assignments throughout the course.
You'll complete both internally assessed units and externally set assessments.
You'll explore core knowledge transferable across the creative and cultural sectors.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Beaconsfield School. Assessment combines assignments you complete and submit as a portfolio with assessments set and marked by the centre. Some units are assessed externally by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to stay organised and manage your work across a range of units over the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Beaconsfield School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor or performer, working in theatre, TV, or live events
Dance or drama teacher, supporting young people in schools or studios
Community arts worker, delivering creative projects in local settings
Stage manager, coordinating productions behind the scenes
Arts administrator, supporting the running of venues or companies
Casting assistant, helping to source and manage performers for productions
What you could study next
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts. A natural next step if you want to specialise further before or instead of a full degree.
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, Drama, Dance, or Theatre Studies. This BTEC Extended Certificate supports applications to a wide range of university courses, particularly when combined with other Level 3 qualifications.
PGCE or teacher training. If you want to teach performing arts, a degree followed by teacher training is the route.
