Performing Arts (Acting) Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or Diploma
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Curriculum Area: Performing Arts, Media and Film
Performing Arts (Acting) BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma
This is a practical course which focuses on developing skills in acting, as well as some specialist skills in other stage work. It is designed for Drama students who love to act, but find elements like studying historical plays less interesting; it is contemporary and has freedom to experiment within it. The optional units will let you specialise areas of interest to you. It offers genuine individual learning options for students to extend their performance skills, including backstage work, or incorporating elements of music.
The Certificate is the equivalent to one AS Level…
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Curriculum Area: Performing Arts, Media and Film
Performing Arts (Acting) BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma
This is a practical course which focuses on developing skills in acting, as well as some specialist skills in other stage work. It is designed for Drama students who love to act, but find elements like studying historical plays less interesting; it is contemporary and has freedom to experiment within it. The optional units will let you specialise areas of interest to you. It offers genuine individual learning options for students to extend their performance skills, including backstage work, or incorporating elements of music.
The Certificate is the equivalent to one AS Level if a student wishes to finish studying at the end of the first year; most students will do the Subsidiary Diploma over two years, which is the equivalent of one A Level. The course attracts UCAS points the same way as a standard A level.
Course Structure
The course is made up of a number of core compulsory mandatory units, and a number of units specially selected to meet the needs and develop the skills of the students.
Subsidiary Core Units Principles of Acting Performing to an audience Specialist units Devising Plays Film and TV Acting Theatre in Education Storytelling as PerformanceTeaching and Learning
Lessons are a mixture of practical workshops and theory based lessons aimed to provide you with the necessary key skills required for further training in this area at HE or beyond.
Enrichment Courses
There are numerous trips to the theatres locally and beyond. You will be expected to see Theatre in a multitude of forms, from Shakespeare to cabaret to stand up comedy. Skills workshops are available in addition to lessons, and will be delivered by acting, dance or music teachers
As this is a very practical course, and looking to use real theatre experiences wherever possible, there is an expectation that students will be available to perform in a range of shows throughout the year, usually in the evenings, and also students should all experience being part of a supporting backstage crew.
Assessment
Assignments are both internally and externally marked on a regular basis. Students are expected to work independently to keep their folders updated, to include detailed information about their personal development in all areas. Performances will be assessed, but all work will also need to be accompanied by research, rehearsal and evaluative notes in a written portfolio folder.
Resources
The facilities relating to Performing Arts include:
- Fully equipped performance space including substantial sound and lighting systems
- Excellent state of the art backstage equipment
- A bespoke Dance studio with sprung floor.
Progression
Level 3 BTECs are valued by employers and higher education. Students enter careers such as Acting, Theatre backstage production and management etc. Students can also progress to Higher Education courses such as BA Hons degree in Drama, Performing Arts, or go to a Performing Arts or Drama School, or continue to study BTECs courses at a higher National Diploma level. The education element of the course would also be ideal for a Teaching qualification and career, or to gain work in a theatre education department.
Enrty Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade C or above or the equivalent from four subject areas including GCSE English. All students will audition for a place on the course. The auditions take place in the summer term and students will be invited to attend following their application. Students will prepare a monologue and will take part in a short piece of improvisation. Students should also be able to demonstrate confidence as a performer, and a suitable skill basis from which to develop.
Charges
There are no direct charges on this course. However, we will also run regular trips which are not funded.
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