Performing Arts (Acting) BTEC Level 3 Diploma

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This course is for you if you would like to develop all round performance skills and transferrable skills opportunity to develop all-round performance skills and transferable skills such as self-confidence, self-presentation, personal discipline, time management and organisational skills which are highly regarded by higher education and employers.

BTEC Performing Arts (Acting) Diploma: equivalent to 2 A Levels, and studied alongside 1 other subject

BTEC PERFORMING ARTS (ACTING) DIPLOMA (2 A LEVEL EQUIVALENT)

Double subject choice: 8 x lessons a week, and studied alongside 1 x other subjects

Compulsory participation in college production enrichment in first year

46% external assessment

Units studied over 2years include:

Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners’ Work (externally assessed)

Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance

Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop (externally assessed)

Unit 4: Performing Arts in the Community

Unit 5: Individual Performance Commission (externally assessed)

Unit 6: Final Live Performance to an Audience

Unit 19: Acting Styles

Unit 21: Improvisation

Unit 26: Physical Theatre Techniques

37.5% exam, 62.5 coursework

Information on course specific and pathway specific entry criteria can be found on our website.

Throughout the years, our department has supported students into careers and university courses in professional acting alongside other careers such as working in television, events and education.