Performing Arts

Course summary

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts is an Applied General qualification for post-16 students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education, and ultimately to employment, possibly in the performing arts sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level, and it has been designed as part of a two-year programme. Students wishing to take this BTEC will have successfully completed a Level 2 programme of learning, with GCSEs or vocational learning. The course consists of four units taught across 360 guided learning hours. Three of the units are mandatory, and one is an optional unit, which is decided upon based on the individual strengths of each student. The four units are split across two years of study: Year 1 Unit 1 – Investigating Practitioners’ Work (External Assessment) Unit 2 – Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance (Internal Assessment) Year 2 Unit 3 – Group Performance Workshop (External Assessment) Optional Unit – Based on performance strengths (e.g., dance, musical theatre, or acting) (Internal Assessment) We want students who: Aspire to work in an industry where creative, imaginative, and independent skills are essential. Students should prefer creative project-style work and investigating real situations. Students need to be able to work as part of a group and communicate their ideas through performances.