BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts

This practical course focuses on acting and provides the opportunity to develop a range of skills needed for employment in the theatre industry. Good links with local and national production companies, performance venues and theatre organisations provide valuable opportunities for learning and future employment.

The course is designed to provide practical experience in a range of production forms such as plays, script writing, stage management, technical theatre and directing. Regular workshops that develop movement skills form part of the course. The programme has well equipped specialist facilities. The course runs as a production company, working through a series of performances throughout the year. All students study rehearsal techniques, learn about the theatre business and explore approaches to classical and contemporary performance. The course concludes with a final major production that is staged at a public theatre venue.

There will be opportunities to work on real projects with clients from other parts of the college as well as institutions in the local community. The qualification is equal to 3 ‘A’ levels. Students can achieve up to 420 UCAS points which means they can choose whether to go straight into employment or into higher education first.

The course is based in a purpose built facility equipped with a theatre, dressing rooms and dance studio.

The course suits those with a strong interest in performing arts