Performing Arts (BTEC)

Exam Board: Pearson

The award gives you the opportunity to develop sector specific knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment. The main focus is on three areas of equal importance, which cover the following:

• Development of key skills that prove your aptitude in performing arts such as reproducing repertoire or responding to stimuli
• Process that underpins effective ways of working in the performing arts, such as development of ideas, rehearsal and performance
• Attitudes that are considered most important in the performing arts, including personal management and communication
• Knowledge that underpins effective use of skills, process and attitudes in the sector, such as roles, responsibilities, performance disciplines and styles

This is the right subject for you if you enjoy expressing yourself in an active and exciting way, working in a group, exploring ideas by putting yourself in other people’s shoes, playing many parts in different imaginary situations and looking at plays written by other people.

Assessment

Component 1: Exploring the performing arts (36 Guided learning hours - GLH)

Component 2: Developing skills and techniques in the performing arts (36 GLH)

Component 3: Performing to a brief (48 GLH)

Where can it lead?

The course prepares you for Level 3 drama related qualifications such as A Levels and BTEC Level 3. It can also lead to a career in drama and theatre related industries. Skills developed through this course are relevant to many different academic and professional areas such as English, PE, and Music.

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