Performing Arts BTEC: as part of the IBCP (International Baccalaureate Careers Programme)

BTEC National Level 3 Performing Arts Extended Diploma (180 credits)

The 180-credit BTEC Level 3 Diploma has incredible breadth and depth, allowing for both a specialist vocational focus alongside academic study. It prepares students for employment in the industry or for further study and is broadly equivalent to three A Levels.

The vocational context of the qualification is key and this is provided through assignment briefs that provide students with realistic, work-based scenarios and projects. Our existing links and relationships with local and national professional practitioners will provide a strong, vocational focus. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and achievement, taking into account industry standards for behaviour and performance.

The assessment approach for the BTEC qualifications in Performing Arts allows students to receive feedback on their progress throughout the course as they provide evidence towards the grading criteria.

The five mandatory units are:

The Performance Workshop

Performing Arts Business

Performing to an Audience

Rehearsing for Performance

Historical Context of Performance

Each mandatory unit carries 10-20 credits. The remaining 120 credits are made up from units such as:

Devising Plays

Classical Theatre Performance

Musical Theatre Performance

Developing Voice for the Actor

Approaches to Directing for Theatre

Auditions for Actors

Theatre for Children

Variety Performance

Applying Physical Theatre

Subject specific investigation*

*please note, the above list is an example only. The exact units will be chosen at the beginning of each course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme We require at least seven GCSEs with an average of Grade 5, including English Language and Maths. For subjects you wish to take at higher level you will need at least a grade 6. International Baccalaureate Career Programme We require at least five subjects at GCSE grade 4 or higher, ideally including Mathematics and English and preferably with a grade 5 in your area of specialism. Strong interest in the vocational BTEC subject will need to be in evidence at the guidance meeting.