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Performing Arts - BTEC National Award

BTEC National Award in Production Arts (Theatre Technology) (Level 3)
(Subject to approval)

An opportunity for you to gain practical experience and develop the skills required to work in a variety of roles within the production arts environment.

You will study 5 BTEC units and gain the equivalent of 1 A-Level through a practical hands-on course where you will be given many opportunities to demonstrate the skills developed.

Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grade C or above or BTEC First Diploma in a related subject, or GNVQ Intermediate in a related subject

Length of course: 1 year

Core Units
• Production for Theatre Performance
• Technical Stage Operations

Specialist Units
• Stage Technical Maintenance
• Temporary Stage Electrical Installation
• Stage Technology Installation
• Stage Lighting Operations
• Stage Lighting Design
• Automated Stage Lighting
• Stage Sound Operations
• Stage Sound Design
• Live Sound for the Stage
• Special Effects and Animated Props for the Stage

Assessment
You will be continuously assessed throughout the duration of your course. You will be able to identify, with guidance from your tutor, your own strengths and weaknesses and address these appropriately. Assessment will take the format of portfolio based assessment with a culmination of practical assessments, reports and evaluation.

Progression
Students who are successful on this course can choose to top up the National Award to a National Certificate which is 1 year in duration. Following successful completion of the National Certificate you then have the opportunity to progress to higher education at university, stage schools or employment in the production arts industry.

BTEC National Award in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) (Level 3)
(Year 1 National Award)

An opportunity for you to gain practical experience in the three disciplines of dance, drama and music which you will need to pursue a career in musical theatre. You will study 6 BTEC units and gain the equivalent of 1 A-Level through a practical hands-on course where you will be given many opportunities to perform in professional venues and gain vital and appropriate experience.

Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grade C or above or BTEC First Diploma in a related subject, or GNVQ Intermediate in a related subject

Length of course: 2 years

Core Units (Year 1):
• Performing to an Audience
• Musical Theatre Performance

4 optional units which may include
• Jazz Dance
• Singing 1
• Musical Theatre Performance
• Dance Performance
• Contemporary Dance
• Music Performance 1
• Voice 1

Assessment
We assess your performance continuously during rehearsals and productions and you will provide us with rehearsal diaries and evaluations you make of your performances. The aim is that together we can identify your strengths and help you build on them by gaining credit and evidence all the way.

Progression
Students who are successful on this course can progress to higher education at university, stage school or employment in the performing arts industry.

This course has an excellent track record for students progressing straight into top leading stage schools such as Arts Educational, Laine Theatre Arts, London Studio Centre and many more.

Past students are currently performing in Chicago, Billy Elliott and We Will Rock You. Students enjoy many educational and theatre trips, for example, to London’s West End and New York’s Broadway.

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