Choosing this Course This is a vocational 2 year course offering students the opportunity to work within a semi-professional industry setting. This course is aimed at students who wish to embark upon a career in industry, apply to Drama School or study Acting or the Performing Arts at Higher Education Level. Places are granted through an audition process. Course Content Unit 1- Investigation into Practitioners Work: A written unit which explores the contrasting style of two different theatre companies – ‘Splendid Productions’ and ‘Frantic Assembly’. Unit 2- Developing Skill for Live Performance: A practical unit which allows you to work as an ensemble to perform a scripted piece of theatre (Mark Ravenhill’s ‘Citizenship’) – During this time you will track and evaluate your development as a performer. Unit 3- Group Performance Workshop: A practical unit where you will be provided with a stimulus by the examination board and will be expected to devise a piece of theatre based on that stimuli. You will be required to track your progress at three intervals along the process. Unit 19 -Acting Styles: A practical unit where you will explore the work of three different theatre practitioners (Brecht, Stanislavski and Berkoff). You will perform monologues, duologues or group performances in the style of each practitioner. During this time you will track and evaluate your development as a performer. Career Opportunities With a Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts, students will be equipped with the skills to apply to Drama School or gain entry onto a Degree course studying the Performing Arts, Musical Theatre or Drama. Equally students may be equipped with the skills to enter into the industry. Past students have gone on to study Drama at Exeter University, Chichester University, Rose Bruford Drama School and The Guildford School of Acting.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Sutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PS |
Choosing this Course This is a vocational 2 year course offering students the opportunity to work within a semi-professional industry setting. This course is aimed at students who wish to embark upon a career in industry, apply to Drama School or study Acting or the Performing Arts at Higher Education Level. Places are granted through an audition process. Course Content Unit 1- Investigation into Practitioners Work: A written unit which explores the contrasting style of two different theatre companies – ‘Splendid Productions’ and ‘Frantic Assembly’. Unit 2- Developing Skill for Live Performance: A practical unit which allows you to work as an ensemble to perform a scripted piece of theatre (Mark Ravenhill’s ‘Citizenship’) – During this time you will track and evaluate your development as a performer. Unit 3- Group Performance Workshop: A practical unit where you will be provided with a stimulus by the examination board and will be expected to devise a piece of theatre based on that stimuli. You will be required to track your progress at three intervals along the process. Unit 19 -Acting Styles: A practical unit where you will explore the work of three different theatre practitioners (Brecht, Stanislavski and Berkoff). You will perform monologues, duologues or group performances in the style of each practitioner. During this time you will track and evaluate your development as a performer. Career Opportunities With a Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts, students will be equipped with the skills to apply to Drama School or gain entry onto a Degree course studying the Performing Arts, Musical Theatre or Drama. Equally students may be equipped with the skills to enter into the industry. Past students have gone on to study Drama at Exeter University, Chichester University, Rose Bruford Drama School and The Guildford School of Acting.
