BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts
The course has been developed to give learners the opportunity to gain a vocational qualification in the performing arts sector. This is a course that will suit those who enjoy the performing arts, are committed to developing as a performer and who want to be assessed in a practical context. You will give two full scale performances each year and will have the opportunity to work with excellent facilities and resources.
You would enjoy this course if you:
love acting and are comfortable performing Musical Theatre
enjoy working as part of a team
are interested in learning more about theatre styles and practitioners
are organised and good at meeting deadlines throughout the course
prefer ongoing assessment rather than one final examination
Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners’ Work (25%)
The practical and critical study of a range of practitioners. Students then select two to analyse in the context of a theme given by the exam board.
Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance (25%)
Students undertake practical workshops in acting and musical theatre reviewing their skills development over time through written logbooks. They also participate in two performances of existing work in contrasting styles.
Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop (30%)
Group performance in response to a stimulus given by the exam board.
+ one additional unit (20%): This unit will be selected from a range of options to suit the needs of the class.
One extended essay in exam conditions over 3 hours. Internally assessed performances, logbooks, presentations and a written report. One externally assessed devised performance accompanied by a four part process log completed in exam conditions.
What can I do with this qualification?
