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BTEC National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Performance)

Course code: PAU

Level: Level 2

Availability: Day Course

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Summary

This is a two-year vocational course equivalent to three A levels for students with a particular interest in and commitment to the performing arts. The course involves a combination of practical and written work covering the skills involved in acting, dancing and singing. There will be continuous coursework-based and practical assessments throughout the course and will include an end of year production.

Requirements

At least five GCSEs at grade C or above to include English Language plus a willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to group work.

Course Content

During the two years you will study five core units:

• The Historical Context of Performance
• Performing Arts Business
• Rehearsing for Performance
• Performing for Audience
• Performance Workshop

You will also study a further thirteen units including:

• Devising Plays
• Contemporary Theatre Performance
• Acting Auditions
• Principles of Acting
• Musical Theatre Performance
• Developing Movement Skills
• Dance Appreciation
• Dance Performance
• The Healthy Performer
• Developing Contemporary Dance
• Singing skills for Actors and Dancers
• Healthy Performer
• Applying Physical Theatre

What else do I need to know?

Good practical skills and a willingness to work with others are essential for this project-based course, together with a commitment to produce written work and evaluations when required. Students must be prepared to devise and rehearse during extra-curricular hours alongside their normal lessons.

This qualification can combine with another A level in any of the discrete specialist areas of Dance, Drama or any other A level for progression into the world of the performing arts or on to university.

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