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Performing Arts:
BTEC National Diploma
BTEC National in Performing Arts is a two-year full-time,
practical, skill-based performance course, equivalent to
three A levels.
Course details You will study Performing Arts full-time, with
the option of studying one extra A level, according to
ability. You will study acting, singing, dance and
production skills, in order to give you a really broad
creative training, with many opportunities to perform.
All teachers have professional experience of the industry.
PERFORMING How is it assessed? Most of the work is project-based,
and all is internally assessed by the Performing Arts team.
ARTS
Course duration Two years full-time.
What do I need to study this subject? You should have
four GCSE grades A*-C including Drama or another
expressive arts subject, and a keen interest in theatre
and performance. Entry is by audition.
Where can this lead me? The course can lead to drama
school for professional acting courses or a degree, or to
university to study drama or humanities at degree level.
Our students have performed at the National Theatre
and on Eastenders. Recent graduates have gained
places on top performing arts courses, such as the Acting
degree at East 15 Acting School, and the BA Hons
degree in Drama at Middlesex University.
What are the enrichment opportunities? The College runs
a wide range of theatre visits and other performances
throughout the year. The department has regular visits
from professional actors, singers and performers. You will
also get the chance to perform in a professional venue,
such as Stratford Circus.
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