Performing Arts (Foundation)
BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts Practice
If you want to study one area of Performing Arts alongside additional subjects then this course allows you to specialise in Dance, Acting or Musical theatre. You will participate in mini performance based projects, as well as exploring what it is like to work in the Performing Arts industry.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Level 2 BTEC: Merit
- GCSE Drama: Grade 4
- Audition
- Relevant experience
RECOMMENDED SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
Digital Film & Video Production
WHAT TO EXPECT
You will develop your performance skills in either Acting, Dance or Musical theatre, keeping a log book of your progress and reflecting on your performance work. You will also have lesson looking at what working in the industry is like and the training routes to get there.
UNITS STUDIED
- Performing Arts Skills Development
- Exploring Performance Styles
- Creating Performance Material
- Performing for an Audience
- The Performing Arts Industry
- Planning a Career in the Industry
HOW IT’S ASSESSED
This course is 100% internally assessed through log books, performance work and self reflections.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
- Cognitive and problem-solving skills: using critical thinking, approaching nonroutine problems applying expert and creative solutions, using systems and technology
- Interpersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation
- Intrapersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development
PROGRESSION
This course can lead to further study of Performing Arts, and is a good basis for study in English, Media and Film.
WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
If you want to do Performing Arts in addition to other subjects then this course is for you. Lots of fun performance opportunities and a chance to develop skills for careers involving problem solving and communication.