BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED  DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS (Acting):

 
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This two year programme is a natural academic progression after completing GCSEs and introduces students to practical technique classes and performance-based training within a drama school environment.

The course consists of units across a wide spectrum of the creative and performing arts. Students are expected to study both core and optional units as part of their two year programme. Units will include workshops in:

Voice
Devising Theatre
Audition Techniques
Rehearsal Techniques
Workshop Performance
Character creation
Working with text
Movement & Physical Theatre
​Musical Theatre performance 
Acting To Camera Techniques
Classical & Contemporary Theatre.
Performance and production

In addition, core units are studied as part of the fundamental academic structure of this course. These will include historical studies, business & management and performing to an audience. Students are expected to maintain a level of academic rigor equal to 3 A Level subjects,. 

A personal tutor will be appointed  to support all work undertaken. Through one-to-one sessions, group tutorials and personal review plans, students take an active role in the decision making process and develop their ability for independent learning.

At the heart of the school’s philosophy is the performance experience, students will perform in a number of major performance projects including the promenade and graduation shows. Upon completion, students regularly gain entry into a University or Drama School.

QUALIFICATION:
BTEC Level 3 Extended  Diploma In Performing Arts, issued by EDEXCEL exam board. TBC 
D*D*D* is equal to Three  A* A 'levels 

ENROLMENT & START DATE:
The BTEC Level 3 Extended  Diploma In Performing Arts (Acting) course:
Enrolment will commence Sept 2022 TBC 
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DURATION:
34 weeks across 3 terms per year  (two year course).

DAYS & TIMES:
Monday to Friday, delivered 18 to 25 hours per week. Students must also be available for weekend and evening performances through the year.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Prospective students must be between 16 and 18 years of age to have their course fees funded.
Prospective students should have some previous acting experience and five GCSE grades of C and above, including English at Grade C.

FEES:
Fees for this course are fully-funded, if prospective students are aged between 16 and 18. Students aged between 19 – 24 and studying on their first Level 3 course can have their fees paid subject to review! Please contact us for more details.

HOW TO APPLY:
Prospective students must first fill in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts course application form. You will be asked information about yourself and any relevant work-related experience. Also required is a short personal statement listing the reasons you want to study on this course, and details of two referees.

Once an application has been submitted, we will contact you with an interview/audition date. You will be required to prepare and perform a contemporary audition speech from a published play, maximum of two minutes in length.

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