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Performing Arts and Acting
Students will develop a range of performing skills from the following disciplines: singing and dancing, development of characterisation, audition skills and singing technique.
They will also take part in full-scale production in various genres, including musical theatre, pantomime and plays. Many of these will occur outside timetabled hours so commitment to the subject is paramount.
BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts
This course is assessed through 12 units. Students undertake practical participation in workshops and rehearsals, performance and evaluation of their own work. Although the course is largely practical, the written work is very important as it provides exam evidence to back up all practical work.
Workshop Performance
interpreting musical theatre excerpts and writing a pantomime
The Performing Arts Business
preparing yourself for work within this sector
Performing to an Audience
taking a performance role in a full-scale production
Musical Theatre Performance
learning about and performing within this genre, combining acting, singing and dancing
Developing Voice for the Actor
developing this essential tool for the actor
Applying Acting Skills
learning about and applying different acting styles
Classical/Contemporary Theatre Performance
taking a performance role in a classical or contemporary play
Acting Auditions
preparing and ‘performing’ an audition repertoire Singing Skills for Actors and Dancers – learning how to perform
songs in character
Developing Physical Theatre
exploring this genre, leading to a workshop performance
Dance Performance
workshopping and performing in two different dance styles (jazz and rock ‘n’ roll)
Singing Technique and Performance
developing good singing technique to use in performance.
BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting)
This course is assessed through the following six units:
Performing to an Audience
taking a performance role in a full-scale production.
Developing Voice for the Actor
developing this essential tool for the actor.
Acting Auditions
preparing and ‘performing’ an audition repertoire.
Principles in Acting
The techniques required in performance.
Theatre in Education
Taking a full-scale theatre production into schools.
Applying Acting Styles
Learning about and applying different acting styles.
Performing Arts students have gone on to Musical Theatre or Acting courses.
Qualification(s)
Specific Entry Requirements
GCSE Grade C in English, Drama and/or Music (if studied). All prospective students will need to pass an audition in front of the Performing Arts teaching team to gain successful entry onto these courses. The audition standard will be based on the BTEC National performance assessment criteria. All students who wish to pursue Performing Arts as a career should mention this to the teachers before their audition.
Results
SUMMER 2010
Distinction and Merit grade: 100%
Highlights: 55% of learners achieved a ‘Double Distinction’ grade (equivalent to two ‘A’ grades at A level), greatly exceeding the national figure.