The BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts – Extended Certificate course is designed to be a highly specialist, work related qualification that gives students the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to prepare for employment.
The Extended Certificate is for learners who are interested in learning about the performing arts sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in performing arts. It is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.
The course consists of three mandatory units and one optional unit. Units have students investigating practitioners work, developing skills for live performance, and working in groups to create and workshop performances.
Mandatory Units
Unit 1: Investigating Practitioner’s Work
Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance
Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop
Optional Units are in Dance, Drama or Musical Theatre, depending on your specialism.
The course is challenging, adventurous and explores many different dramatic conventions, styles, theatre practitioners and live professional productions. It is a practical and engaging course and one that will require lots of energy and commitment from you. It will change the way you look at yourself and the world around you.