Performing Arts (Acting, Dance and Singing) BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

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BTEC Dance is a fantastic choice if you are interested in studying dance in depth through the creation and performance of choreography, and the analysis of dance repertoire. You do not have to pursue a career in dance to take this course, and the skill-set gained from taking the role of both a choreographer and performer in a practical setting provide a range of favourable skills for both employment and university. This course is assessed predominantly through internally assessed coursework, and assessment has a larger focus on practical work and covers a wider range of dance styles compared to the A Level.

BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: full time course which is equivalent to 3 A Levels, and covers Dance, Acting and Singing

You do not need to have studied BTEC or GCSE Dance before, but having prior practical experience is essential. Practical assessments will be in a wide variety of styles, but as long as you’re enthusiastic and willing to learn, it doesn’t matter if you haven’t studied a specific style before. Students are required to already have competent technique in dance on admission, and you should attend Wyke start practical audition workshops in order to be accepted on the course.

EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS ACTING, 

DANCE AND SINGING (3 A LEVEL EQUIVALENT)

Triple subject choice: 13 x lessons a week. Full-time course

Compulsory participation in college production enrichment in first year

42% external assessment

Range of dance styles and choreography units

Basic Acting and Singing units

Range of project-based units and employability that can be explored in dance, acting or singing

COURSE UNITS

Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners’ Work (externally assessed)

Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance

Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop (externally assessed)

Unit 4: Performing Arts in the Community

Unit 5: Individual Performance Commission (externally assessed)

Unit 6: Final Live Performance to an Audience

Unit 7: Employment Opportunities in the Performing Arts (externally assessed)

Unit 11: Street Dance Techniques

Unit 12: Contemporary Dance Technique

Unit 19: Acting Styles

Unit 20: Developing Voice for Performance

Unit 22: Movement in Performance

Unit 26: Physical Theatre Techniques

Information on course specific and pathway specific entry criteria can be found on our website.

This is an ideal course choice if you are pursuing a career in Dance. However, you do not have to be pursuing a career in dance to take this course, and the skill-set gained from analysing dance repertoire, developing essay skills and taking the role of both a choreographer and performer in a practical setting provide a range of favourable skills for both employment and university.