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BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (QCF)
St Mary's College
Cranbrook Avenue, Hull, HU6 7TN
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Course Summary
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts readies students for the theatre industry, fosteringresilience and a mix of academic and vocational skills to prepare them for higher education or professionaltraining. Led by a leading UK PA and Drama faculty, this course empowers aspiring performers to enhance theirskills with diverse enrichment options.
Course Details
Thecourse comprises of 3 main components: Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre.
Acting:
Improvisation
Acting Styles
Community Theatre
Pantomime
Group Performance
Dance:
Jazz
Contemporary
Choreography
Commercial
Musical Theatre:
Singing Techniques
Musical Theatre Performance
Developing the Voice
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Lessons are mainly practical. You will work as a theatre group to prepare and perform both devised and scripted work.
You will spend some time researching different types of theatre.
You will need to evaluate your work and the work of others.
What are exams like?
On this course, there are four externally assessed units. The first is a written essay which has 4 weeks preparation and 3 hours to complete. The second is a practical performance that has a guided learning hour of 60. Both of these assessments are sent to the exam board for marking. The final two units are a solo performance to a commission as well as an industry proposal.
The other units are completed in-house. They are marked by the department and sent off to the examination board for standards verification.
Entry requirements
As well as meeting our general entry requirements for Level 3 study (5 GCSE passes including English), a solid foundation in one discipline, like a Level 2 qualification, is recommended for this course. Contact us for more guidance.
Your next steps...
St Mary’s College Performing Arts students have excelled, gaining admission to prestigious training institutions worldwide, such as Laine Theatre Arts, Urdang, ArtsEd, London Studio Centre, The Brighton Academy, The Bristol School of Acting, ROM Theatre Arts, Leeds Conservatoire, ALRA, Rose Bruford College, MADD plus many more and more. This qualification opens up a range of opportunities for successful students including, for example, Musical Theatre, Vocal Coaching, Cruise Ship Performer, Comedian, Choreographer, Drama Therapy, Directors, and much more!
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