BTEC Level 3 Diploma: in PERFORMING ARTS (PRACTICE)

You will begin your journey with our theatre company by developing your performance skills culminating in a live performance to a public audience in October. Next, you will develop acting, dancing, and singing skills as you continue working towards a Christmas pantomime performed to the general public and in matinee performances aimed at children recreating the industry standard of multiple versions each day. You will then explore crucial dance and theatre performance styles, creating professional standard work for recording. Finally, youFinally, you will conclude your first year in our theatre company by creating an original piece of contemporary performance and an adaptation of a classical text which reimagines the work for a modern audience. This work will be showcased in our end-of-year week-long Festival celebrating performing arts.

In Year One, you will explore a range of specialisms (dance, drama, song) to broaden and develop your skills and understanding of the breadth of the industry. In Year Two, you will work towards a chosen specialism to establish a solo showcase and marketing portfolio. You will then create your own theatre company and produce a piece of performance for inclusion in the end-of-year week-long Festival celebrating performing arts.

Throughout your studies, you will explore the wider industry, employment opportunities, and progression options, including specialist drama and dance schools. You will also be able to widen your skills working in front of the house and backstage on performances and events to improve your experience further.

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above, including the English Language (and ideally Maths) and successful participation in a workshop.

20 hours per week