BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performance Acting

This qualification is for students interested in a career within Drama and Theatre. The BTEC Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level and is focused to students interested in a career within the Performing Arts. The course aims to provide a variety of performance experience and knowledge in Drama and Acting.

This course focuses on a near totally practical course. It gives students opportunity to explore a range of styles and skills to develop their craft and ability for a career in Drama and Theatre.

There are two mandatory units within the course, one of which is external:

• Group Performance Workshop
• Developing Skills and Techniques for Performance

In addition to these mandatory units, there for a range of optional units which include:

• Theatre Directing
• Screen Acting
• Interpreting Classical Text for Performance
• Acting Styles
• Developing the Voice for Performance
• Improvisation
• Movement in Performance
• Physical Theatre Techniques
• Storytelling

A mixture of internally and externally assessments including performances of devised and scripted performances, presentations, video tutorials. The BTEC course maintains a highly practical assessment structure.

To study BTEC Performance Acting, students require a GCSE Grade 5 or equivalent in Drama or a similar subject title, and a GCSE Grade 4 in English. Students should also show an interest in Drama and Theatre.

In addition to the BTEC National Extended Certificate in Performance (Acting) content above, this qualification gives learners transferable and higher-order skills valued by Higher education providers and employers. For examples, skills would include teamwork, presentation and public speaking skills, social skills. It gives learners an opportunity to focus on their performance techniques of vocal and physical skills, in addition to creative techniques. This qualification will support entry to higher education courses in a performance environment.