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Performing Arts: BTEC Level 3
Intent
Our Performing Arts Course aims to inspire and develop a life-long passion for performance. It is for performers who have a serious interest in developing a wide and marketable range of performance skills.
Introduction
The level 3 BTEC course combines major performance areas of Acting, Voice and Movement. The course is split in to a range of units that cover all aspects of performance and becoming a performer within the industry. The lessons aim to cover a wide range of theatrical/dance genres as well as theatrical/dance styles of various time periods. Students will have the opportunity to develop both their vocal and their physical skills through a variety of technique classes and workshops. They are also given regular opportunities to perform to the public in a professional theatre setting.
Students also learn about the Performing Arts business, how to make a professional CV, and they receive careers advice and audition tips from industry professionals. They take part in projects such as touring to local schools and writing, directing and producing their own work. During each year, there are many opportunities to see live performance work given by other students and live performances of professionals in regional and national venues.
Examples of cross-curricular links
| English: |
Non-fiction reading - information about genres, artists etc. Vocabulary strategy - technical vocabulary is taught explicitly Purpose and audience writing - analysis and evaluation, critiques |
| Mathematics: | |
| Science: | |
| Humanities: | The impact of historical events, politics, and different cultures on development of styles/genres |
Examples of Cultural Capital entitlement from NC
- Presentation of self and self-identity - a big part of social classification
- Knowledge and appreciation of key works
- Knowledge and appreciation of historical and cultural influences
Key Stage 5
There are five units in the course, three of which are compulsory and two additional ones which are selected by the school from a list of choices to best meet the needs of the students.
Compulsory
Unit 1 Investigating Practitioners Work [90hrs] External
Unit 2 Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance [90hrs] Internal
Unit 3 Group Performance Workshop [120hrs] External
Additional
Unit 28 Variety Performance [60hrs] Internal
Unit 27 Musical Theatre Techniques [60hrs] Internal
Year 12
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 27 Musical Theatre Researching and Rehearsing Musical Theatre pieces. Log books |
Unit 27 Musical Theatre |
Unit 3 Group Performance Workshop |
| Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
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Unit 3 Group Performance Workshop |
Unit 3 Group Performance Workshop |
Unit 2 Developing Skills for Live Performance |
Year 13
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 2: Developing Skills for Live Performance Performance and Log books. |
Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners |
Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners |
| Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
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Unit 28 :Variety Performance |
Unit 28: Variety Performance |
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Students have the opportunity work on a range of theatrical styles with varying skills. They look at the three disciples of performance, Acting, Dancing and Singing, and the range of units has allowed the students to develop and refine their skills form all three. The BTEC course provides students with the opportunities to practice interpersonal skills as well as performance skills for example on self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development. Transferable skills for university include, the ability to learn independently, the ability to research actively and methodically, being able to give presentations and being active group members.
Careers and progression
Qualification pathways
The department has responded to student requirements and changed the KS5 offer to include the Level 3 BTEC in Performing Arts as well as the A level courses in Dance and in Drama.
The GCSEs offered at KS4 prepare students perfectly for the A levels offered at KS5 as well as this BTEC course, which in turn prepares students for further study at higher education level or employment in the performing arts sector.
Example of successful progressions
4 students from Y13 progressed to higher education/careers in Dance and Drama in 2019.
Examples of links to Gatsby benchmark 4 (Linking curriculum to careers)
Case studies of professional dancer/actor
Case studies of professional director
Examples of link to Gatsby benchmark 5 (encounters with employers)
Trip to theatre to meet artists and directors
Visits/workshops from professional artists
Employability skills
Creativity, analysis & evaluation, teamwork, leadership.
