Performing Arts BTEC

Why should I follow this course?

The course combines exploring plays, and theatre styles, creating theatre, directing, the performing of plays and the analysis of theatre. You will be required to create unique and original pieces of theatre and to study different theatre styles and conventions to help develop these performances

As a member of a team, you will contribute to the creative development and rehearsal process, shaping and refining the work and applying performance and teamwork skills. You will share responsibility for creative decisions regarding the nature and direction of the intended performance, and your individual contribution will reflect your own skills through the group’s interests and ideas.

What will you learn?

Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop - Learners explore and integrate creative, physical and vocal skills and techniques, working collaboratively to create a performance in response to a given stimulus. 

Unit 34: Developing Skills and Techniques for Performance - In this unit, you will develop the appropriate skills and techniques for a performance discipline. 

Unit 19: Acting Styles - This unit will introduce you to the basic differences of a range of styles of theatre and the approaches of theatre practitioners. 

Unit 26: Physical Theatre Techniques - Physical theatre is a diverse performance genre where the body is used primarily to convey meaning to an audience. 

Unit 29: Storytelling - Through practical application, you will explore existing stories in order to develop a chosen example for performance to a target audience.

How will I learn?

Teacher-led activities, individual and group work, presentations, discussions, role-play and performances. Performances and visits to theatres will give you a first-hand experience of the subject in action.

What can I do with my qualifications?

Gaining a qualification in performing arts will allow you to continue to study drama/performing arts at a higher level at university or a specialist training college, or to go directly into employment as a performer.

You will also be able to access all other non-related degree courses.

What do students say?

”Drama really improved my self-esteem, made me better at performing and speaking in front of people, as well as working as part of a team. “

"Drama has shaped who I am as a person. It really increased my confidence and self-belief, as well as providing a safe environment to try whatever you wanted and not be afraid of standing out. I would recommend anyone to get involved at any level without hesitation."