BTEC level 3 extended certificate in acting is a course specifically designed for students who would like to continue performing arts post 18 or are considering a career in the performing arts. The course is made up of 4 units taught over 2 years, providing an excellent choice of units that cover a wide range of disciplines. Students will have the opportunity to plan, choreograph and perform in a variety of settings and learn about various strands of drama. During the course all students will also develop their research and analysis skills and improve both their written and verbal literacy skills through learning about key practitioners, methods and history. These include the following units: Mandatory: Developing skills and techniques for live performance (internally assessed), Investigating practitioners work (externally assessed), Group performance workshop (externally assessed). Optional: Your teacher will choose 1 optional units to suit the learners which may include the following: • Theatre Directing • Writing for Performance • Interpreting Classical Text for Performance • Acting Styles • Developing the Voice for Performance Improvisation • Movement in Performance • Singing Techniques for Performers • Physical Theatre Techniques • Musical Theatre Techniques • Variety Performance • Storytelling • Stand – up Comedy Technique
You should have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. It is advisable that you have studied GCSE Drama or have experience performing outside / inside school. This is a level 3 course, which demands a high level of literacy, thinking ability and organisational skills.
The course is equivalent to 1 A levels. There are no written exams and the large majority of the work comes from coursework and performance pieces. There are 2 externally assessed units which must be passed within a certain time frame and in order to pass the whole course.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Blakeshall Lane, Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5XQ |
BTEC level 3 extended certificate in acting is a course specifically designed for students who would like to continue performing arts post 18 or are considering a career in the performing arts. The course is made up of 4 units taught over 2 years, providing an excellent choice of units that cover a wide range of disciplines. Students will have the opportunity to plan, choreograph and perform in a variety of settings and learn about various strands of drama. During the course all students will also develop their research and analysis skills and improve both their written and verbal literacy skills through learning about key practitioners, methods and history. These include the following units: Mandatory: Developing skills and techniques for live performance (internally assessed), Investigating practitioners work (externally assessed), Group performance workshop (externally assessed). Optional: Your teacher will choose 1 optional units to suit the learners which may include the following: • Theatre Directing • Writing for Performance • Interpreting Classical Text for Performance • Acting Styles • Developing the Voice for Performance Improvisation • Movement in Performance • Singing Techniques for Performers • Physical Theatre Techniques • Musical Theatre Techniques • Variety Performance • Storytelling • Stand – up Comedy Technique
You should have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. It is advisable that you have studied GCSE Drama or have experience performing outside / inside school. This is a level 3 course, which demands a high level of literacy, thinking ability and organisational skills.
The course is equivalent to 1 A levels. There are no written exams and the large majority of the work comes from coursework and performance pieces. There are 2 externally assessed units which must be passed within a certain time frame and in order to pass the whole course.