The BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts provides opportunities to develop skills in creativity and performance, attain audition preparation and undertake professional training in a variety of disciplines. The course structure is defined through a variety of unit options and assessment styles, enabling you to develop both practical and theoretical skills. Over the two year course you will undertake practical exploration into well known practitioners, undertake group performance workshops and explore a range of performance styles. The flexibility of the course means that some content will be tailored specifically to your interests. You will have the opportunity to develop your acting skills and performance techniques, personal skills and attributes. The course contains the valuable knowledge and employability skills you will need to succeed at higher level study or in your chosen career. It is important to note that this course runs over a two year cycle, with no opportunity to attain certification after year one. The units are detailed below: Unit One: Investigating Practitioners’ Work Unit Two: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance Unit Three: Group Performance Workshop Unit Four: Optional Choice
The qualification is made up of 3 mandatory units (1-3) and 1 optional unit. External assessment - 58%: Externally set task covering Unit 1. Externally set task covering Unit 3. Internal assessment: Unit 2 - and the optional unit are assessed internally.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Blandford Road, Pamphill, Wimborne, BH21 4DT |
The BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts provides opportunities to develop skills in creativity and performance, attain audition preparation and undertake professional training in a variety of disciplines. The course structure is defined through a variety of unit options and assessment styles, enabling you to develop both practical and theoretical skills. Over the two year course you will undertake practical exploration into well known practitioners, undertake group performance workshops and explore a range of performance styles. The flexibility of the course means that some content will be tailored specifically to your interests. You will have the opportunity to develop your acting skills and performance techniques, personal skills and attributes. The course contains the valuable knowledge and employability skills you will need to succeed at higher level study or in your chosen career. It is important to note that this course runs over a two year cycle, with no opportunity to attain certification after year one. The units are detailed below: Unit One: Investigating Practitioners’ Work Unit Two: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance Unit Three: Group Performance Workshop Unit Four: Optional Choice
The qualification is made up of 3 mandatory units (1-3) and 1 optional unit. External assessment - 58%: Externally set task covering Unit 1. Externally set task covering Unit 3. Internal assessment: Unit 2 - and the optional unit are assessed internally.