Performing Arts - BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate

Student entry into our Sixth Form requires 5 grade 4 GCSE's or above including English and Maths.

If you studied the applied subject at GCSE we are asking for a grade 5 in that subject (Grade 6 in Maths and Sciences)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Performing Arts: Musical Theatre combines practical performance work, theory, and evaluation to explore theatre and the wider industry. You will investigate the work of theatre and performance practioners, develop skills and techniques through practical workshops and build musical theatre skills for live performances. You will also work collaboratively to create and stage live performances.

The course contains four units. The first requires learners to investigate the work of performing arts practitioners and develop critical analysis skills and contextual understanding of how practitioners communicate themes in their work. The second unit explores technical performance skills with a focus on developing skills and techniques in at least two performance styles. The third unit combines

acting, singing and dance. It gives learners the opportunity to develop an understanding of the key features of musical theatre through research and practical activities. The final unit draws on individual practical performance skills and demonstrates an understanding of the

methods and techniques for creating performance in order to contribute to the making and realisation of new performance material. Learners will work in small groups to create an original performance piece in response to a stimulus.

Students are assessed primarily through practical assignments, workshop performances, class projects, rehearsals, portfolios, and written evaluations or logs (70%). There is a portion of the course externally assessed through as a set task in a group performance workshop brief provided and marked directly by Pearson (30%).

Student entry into our Sixth Form requires 5 grade 4 GCSE's or above including English and Maths.

If applying for an A Level course that you have studied at GCSE it is expected that you would attain a minimum of a Grade 5 in this either Music or Drama.

The course provides a strong stepping stone to university degrees in theatre, musical theatre, drama, or performance arts, specialized conservatories. It can also lead onto careers in media, community work, and arts production. It also builds powerful transferable skills such as public speaking, confidence, and teamwork that lead to diverse university courses and careers outside of professional acting.