BTEC Performing Arts

Qualification - First Level 2 Certificate Performing Arts (Acting)

COURSE AIMS

The aims of all qualifications in the BTEC First suite in Performing Arts are to:

• inspire and enthuse learners to consider a career in the Performing Arts sector

• give learners the opportunity to gain broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills in, the Performing Arts sector

• support progression to specialised Level 3 qualifications in Performing Arts, or to an Apprenticeship

• give learners the potential opportunity, in due course, to enter employment in a wide range of job roles.

Students can choose the Acting or Production pathway. Acting students will explore different texts, styles and practitioners. Production students will explore two different design specialisms such as lighting, costume, masks

COURSE OVERVIEW

Students will complete 4 Mandatory units. Units are internally assessed unless otherwise stated.

Unit 1 Individual Showcase (Externally assessed by exam board)

Unit 2 Preparation, Performance and Production

Unit 3 Acting Skills / Unit 7 Production Skills

Unit 8 Performing Arts Industry (External Test 1 hour) Students will then work on 3 optional units such as:

• Performance in Context

• Devising Performance Work

• Realising Costume Design for Performance

• Performing Scripted Plays

• Design Planning for Performance

• Lighting for Performance

SKILLS REQUIRED

• An interest in creating live performances

• The ability to take direction from teachers

• The ability to work independently, researching work, developing your skills

• Time management skills

• An interest in the Performing Arts industry