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BTEC TECH AWARD IN PERFORMING

ARTS (DRAMA & MUSIC)

Examination Board: Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in
Performing Arts

Who are they for?

This qualification is for students interested in taking a hands-on course
that will offer them an insight into what it is like to work in the performing
arts sector. This course enables students to develop the foundational skills
that are integral to a wide range of roles. Through this course, students will
acquire sector specific applied knowledge and skills through vocational
contexts by studying professionals’ work and processes used, the skills and
techniques used in different roles, and how to contribute to the creation of
a performance in either a performance or non-performance role. Students
can develop their own technical, practical and interpretative skills through
workshops and classes. The qualification, which is 120 GLH, is the same size
and level as a GCSE.

Why study this subject in Y10/11?

The course emphasises practical learning through performances, workshops,
and projects. Students can choose to specialise in acting or theatre
production. You will undertake a number of performances during the two
year course, culminating in a showcase performance in Year 11. Students will
learn about the inner workings of the performing arts industry.

What skills and abilities/aptitudes do I need?

A genuine desire to learn more about the performing arts is the most
important attribute you can bring to the course. You will need to be well-
organised, open-minded and reliable as this course is portfolio and project
based rather than exam based. Whilst this is a practical course, the ability
to choose your pathway means that you can be as successful as a lighting
or sound designer as you could be as an actor. You do not need to have
previous experience.

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