Course Guide 2018-19 Full-time Courses and Apprenticeships
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Take to the stage <strong>and</strong> learn the skills you need to achieve a career in the performing arts<br />
industry. You could train as an actor, a dancer, or learn the skills needed for musical theatre.<br />
You may prefer to work backstage <strong>and</strong> train for a career in technical theatre, or stage<br />
management with our new apprenticeship<br />
Introduction to Performing<br />
Arts BTEC diploma<br />
Level: 1<br />
Centre: Huddersfield Centre<br />
Duration: 1 year<br />
Performing Arts BTEC diploma<br />
Level: 2<br />
Centre: Huddersfield Centre<br />
Duration: 1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following<br />
grades: English 2 <strong>and</strong> maths at 1 or above, <strong>and</strong><br />
2 other GCSEs grade 2 or above.<br />
Overview<br />
All great performers take a first step towards<br />
greatness <strong>and</strong> this is yours.<br />
This course will give you the chance to rehearse<br />
<strong>and</strong> perform as an actor, singer or dancer.<br />
You can also explore the technical side of theatre<br />
<strong>and</strong> performance, improve your digital skills<br />
<strong>and</strong> learn how to perform for a range of modern<br />
mediums.<br />
Whatever your plans, it will help you progress to<br />
the next stage of your learning.<br />
You will study across a wide range of areas<br />
including: Introduction to performing arts,<br />
starting to develop performance skills, preparing<br />
performing arts work, exploring acting <strong>and</strong><br />
dancing skills. exploring music performance skills<br />
<strong>and</strong> digital skills<br />
How will I be assessed?<br />
• Group performance<br />
• Solo performance<br />
• Log writing<br />
• Video diary<br />
• Discussion<br />
• Research<br />
• Portfolio<br />
What’s next?<br />
BTEC Level 2 in Performing Arts.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following<br />
grades: English 3 <strong>and</strong> maths at 2 or above, <strong>and</strong><br />
2 other GCSEs grade 3 or above <strong>and</strong> an<br />
audition.<br />
Overview<br />
Get a secure foundation in acting <strong>and</strong> dance,<br />
develop your portfolio of work <strong>and</strong> progress to a<br />
higher-level qualification in performing arts.<br />
Our multi-skilled tutors have many years of<br />
experience in both the acting <strong>and</strong> dance<br />
industries <strong>and</strong> can support/guide you to progress<br />
on your creative journey.<br />
We work closely with you to develop your<br />
specialist skills. So expect lots of h<strong>and</strong>s-on<br />
involvement, workshops <strong>and</strong> real-world/live work<br />
enrichment activities with local/regional theatres<br />
<strong>and</strong> professionals.<br />
You will study across a wide range of areas<br />
including: Contemporary techniques,<br />
acting skills <strong>and</strong> techniques, dance skills <strong>and</strong><br />
techniques, performing scripted plays, devising<br />
performance work <strong>and</strong> individual showcase.<br />
How will I be assessed?<br />
• Group performance<br />
• Solo performance<br />
• Log writing<br />
• Video diary<br />
• Discussion<br />
• Research<br />
• Portfolio<br />
What’s next?<br />
BTEC Level 3 in Performing Arts.
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