Speech and Drama

Course summary

The BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts is designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in a range of performance disciplines. This qualification gives learners the knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare them for employment or further education. The qualification offers an engaging programme of 100% internally assessed coursework for those who are clear about the area of employment that they wish to enter. National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts (= 1 A level) Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners work Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop Plus 1 Optional Unit* National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts (= 1.5 A levels) 1. Investigating Practitioners’ Work 2. Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance 3. Group Performance Workshop 4. Performing Arts in the Community Plus 2 Optional Units* • Physical Theatre • Musical Theatre • Dance • Acting • Singing