BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in
Performing Arts
Outline / Course Objectives
This course is designed to complement a choice of two other A Levels or BTECs and offers a rounded education in the Performing Arts with a focus on working in the industry, the creation of new works alongside developing your own discipline from a choice of Musical Theatre, Acting and Dance.
Course Content
You will study a range of modules which are compulsory but then you have a choice of some optional modules which can be related to your chosen disciplines.
| Core Modules | Specialist Modules* |
| Investigating Practitioners Work | Theatre Directing Interpreting Classical Texts For Performance |
| Developing Skills and techniques for Live Performance | Musical Theatre Techniques Singing Techniques for Performance |
| Group Performance Workshop | Healthy Dancer Contemporary Dance Technique |
| Performing Arts in the Community | *Indicative modules |
Assessment
The course is assessed through a mixture of assignments some of which are internally assessed and externally moderated as well as fully externally assessed components.
Entry Requirements: APS of 3.85. Grade 4 in GCSE English. Evidence of commitment to Performing through involvement in shows, productions
Future Opportunities
This course can lead on to further training in either the performing arts or University courses related to other course choices
Suggested Subject Combinations
Music, English, Business, Economics, Sociology, Psychology