Performing Arts

(Equivalent to 1 A Level)

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the diverse and dynamic Performing Arts industry while developing your performance skills and creative abilities. You will gain insights into the various jobs and organisations that comprise the industry, exploring how it is funded, supported, and regulated. Alongside this, you will develop skills in devising, directing, and performing, equipping you with the essential knowledge and expertise tailored to your chosen career path.

You will be immersed in the vocational setting of a theatre company, where you will explore a range of practitioner styles and approaches. You’ll have the opportunity to devise your own material, drawing on the skills and influences of the practitioners you study. Through group performance workshops, you will collaborate with peers to create dynamic performances. You’ll also develop your directing abilities, gaining insights into the creative and organisational aspects of leading a production. The course will expose you to various acting styles and storytelling techniques, helping you to refine your personal approach to performance. Additionally, a strong emphasis on developing practical skills and techniques ensures that you are well-prepared for the demands of the industry. The curriculum is further enriched with trips, workshops, and sessions with visiting practitioners, providing you with invaluable real-world experiences.

What skills will I develop?

• You will develop skills in performing, evaluating, planning, and working in groups.
• You will practice creating theatre, including devising, researching, and investigating.
• Completing this course will improve your communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• You will enhance your critical thinking, interpretive and problem-solving skills, preparing you for the role of a director and theatre company member.

What topics will I study?

BTEC Extended Certificate in Performance

• Unit 03: Group Performance Workshop
• Unit 15: Theatre Directing
• Unit 19: Acting Styles
• Unit 29: Storytelling
• Unit 34: Developing Skills and Techniques for Performance

Where does the course lead?

This course can lead to a range of degree courses, including Drama, Performing Arts, Physical Theatre, Directing, Applied Drama & Theatre Studies, Musical Theatre, Stage Management, Arts Administration, Event Management, Drama Therapy, and Education. Beyond these, the skills you develop, such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving, can also open career paths in:

Public Relations, Marketing, Project Management, Social Work, Community Arts Coordination, Media and Broadcasting, Film and TV, Law and Counselling.