PERFORMING ARTS: LEVEL 3 BTEC
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Examination board - EDEXCEL
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COURSE ASSESSMENT |
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The emphasis of this Performing Arts course is to give students the opportunity to gain a nationally recognized vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the performing arts sector or
to progress to a higher educational vocational qualification. The course is divided into six units of study. These units can be either performance or theatre management biased. All units will include
opportunities to perform with professionals and to visit working theatres.
There are no external examinations.
These units of study are first assessed by the teacher, internally verified and then externally verified by Edexcel. Grades awarded are ‘Pass’, ‘Merit’ or ‘Distinction’.
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YEAR 1 (SAMPLE) |
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Three Units of Study (these may vary according to cohort )
• Drama Improvisation
• Developing Contemporary Dance Technique
• Stage Management
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YEAR 2 (SAMPLE) |
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Three Units of Study (these may vary according to cohort)
• The Healthy Performer
• Urban Dance
• Performing to an Audience
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ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS |
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Individuals do not need to have studied Music, Drama or Dance GCSE to start this course. The main entry qualification is a Grade C or above in English and Maths at GCSE and an interest in the
performing arts.
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TEACHING/LEARNING STYLES |
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The teaching is varied and includes a heavy performance bias, group discussion work, investigative work, note-making, theatre visits, working with professionals and performing on an instrument.
In addition, individual tutorials are organised to consolidate work done in class. It is expected that students will keep abreast of current theatre styles and read reviews of local and national
theatre productions.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY |
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Students are expected to spend 5-8 hours per week on work outside the classroom. This will include reading, researching and practicing performance skills. Students are given guidance to help them develop the skills necessary for these activities.
There are no external examinations but there is a strict requirement for tasks and assignments to be completed by the deadlines issued by the teacher. Failure to hand in work by the deadline can result in failing the unit/course.
An Induction Day is held at the beginning of the course for students to learn about the specific requirements of a BTEC National Award and every student is given a BTEC Student Handbook, which explains how the course is run, appeals procedures and other important topics. All work submitted for a unit assessment must be the student’s own work and a declaration to this effect must be signed.
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PROGRESSION ROUTES |
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The BTEC will qualify you to carry on to Higher Education to study various aspects of the Performing Arts. You can also use this nationally recognised qualification to gain employment in the industry, for example in the Theatre or Art Centres. Various opportunities include performing, behind the scenes or management.
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