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East Riding College

Creative and Performing Arts Diploma/ Extended Diploma in Performing Arts

East Riding College

Flemingate Centre, Armstrong Way, Beverley, HU17 0GH

National Diploma (BTEC)
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2021
East Riding College (Beverley Campus)
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course covers similar topics to the Level Two Diploma in Performing Arts but in greater depth. The two-year programme is carefully designed to inform and support the critical decisions related to personal strengths, specialist skills, future progression and employment. The course is designed to be broad-based in the earlier stages, gradually allowing greater specialism as students develop and understand the demands of their chosen areas.

Course Details

Collaborative cross arts Choreography Contemporary theatre Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre Musical theatre Dance technique and performance Final production Planning for a career in the creative and performing arts Performance prep Acting workshop Global dance styles

How will it be delivered and assessed?

This course is assessed through practical activities and written coursework depending on the subject matter. Coursework and practical assessments are based on realistic workplace situations and live assignments where appropriate.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs grade A*-C/4-9 to include English Or first diploma (merit) Or NVQ level two Or equivalent

Your next steps...

The course is ideal if you're planning to progress to higher education in acting, musical theatre, and dance, as well as areas including stage management, performing arts, media, live music and touring, production and events management. It can also help you to pursue a career in the performing arts, whether as a singer, dancer, actor or musical theatre performer.

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