BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in
Performing Arts
Pearson: BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Performing Arts 601/7232/0
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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 | |
| Final Live Performance to an Audience | *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 is course is designed to lead onto further study in the Performing Arts either at a specialist acting school or university.
Suggested Subject Combinations
Music, English, Business, Economics, Sociology, Psychology