The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Performance is a two-year vocational qualification equivalent to one A Level. This qualification will suit those students who are interested in learning about the performing arts sector. Success in the qualification will support those students with a view to progress into the Performing Arts industry, or to a wide range of higher educational courses if taken as part of a programme of study that includes other A Levels or BTEC Nationals. Students will study four units over the two years. The units provide a balance of breath and depth whilst retaining a degree of choice for individual students to study content relevant to own interests and progression choices. The following three units are compulsory: Developing Skills and Techniques for Performance This unit requires students to develop appropriate skills & techniques in a performing arts discipline. Students will participate in regular workshops, classes and exercises to acquire, practice and develop the necessary technical, practical and interpretive performance skills to help succeed when performing in front of a live audience. Students will take part in two live performances in different styles, which they will then review and evaluate individual skill development. Group Performance Workshop Students are expected to respond to a given stimulus as part of a group (set by the exam board), using research, discussion and practical exploration to develop & create performance material lasting 10 – 20 minutes to a live audience. Students will be able to pick one or more of the disciplines, dance, acting, music to work in. Musical Theatre Techniques Students will develop the skills to be a musical theatre performer, combining skills such as dancing, singing and/ or acting depending on areas of strength and interest. Students will be expected to participate in in technique classes, rehearsals and a final performance in the disciplines, reflecting on areas of strengths and progress. The final optional unit will be chosen according to student interest and strengths within the class. The Optional units include: Tap Dance, Jazz Dance, Street Dance, Contemporary, Choreography Live Performance, Acting Styles, Developing the Voice for Performance, Singing Techniques for Performance. Minimum Entry Requirements: 1. GCSE at a minimum grade 5 in any Arts based subject such as Dance, Drama, Music, Art, Media or a successful audition. 2. Pre-summer work required to be completed by students: Yes
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Chelmsford Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3ET |
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Performance is a two-year vocational qualification equivalent to one A Level. This qualification will suit those students who are interested in learning about the performing arts sector. Success in the qualification will support those students with a view to progress into the Performing Arts industry, or to a wide range of higher educational courses if taken as part of a programme of study that includes other A Levels or BTEC Nationals. Students will study four units over the two years. The units provide a balance of breath and depth whilst retaining a degree of choice for individual students to study content relevant to own interests and progression choices. The following three units are compulsory: Developing Skills and Techniques for Performance This unit requires students to develop appropriate skills & techniques in a performing arts discipline. Students will participate in regular workshops, classes and exercises to acquire, practice and develop the necessary technical, practical and interpretive performance skills to help succeed when performing in front of a live audience. Students will take part in two live performances in different styles, which they will then review and evaluate individual skill development. Group Performance Workshop Students are expected to respond to a given stimulus as part of a group (set by the exam board), using research, discussion and practical exploration to develop & create performance material lasting 10 – 20 minutes to a live audience. Students will be able to pick one or more of the disciplines, dance, acting, music to work in. Musical Theatre Techniques Students will develop the skills to be a musical theatre performer, combining skills such as dancing, singing and/ or acting depending on areas of strength and interest. Students will be expected to participate in in technique classes, rehearsals and a final performance in the disciplines, reflecting on areas of strengths and progress. The final optional unit will be chosen according to student interest and strengths within the class. The Optional units include: Tap Dance, Jazz Dance, Street Dance, Contemporary, Choreography Live Performance, Acting Styles, Developing the Voice for Performance, Singing Techniques for Performance. Minimum Entry Requirements: 1. GCSE at a minimum grade 5 in any Arts based subject such as Dance, Drama, Music, Art, Media or a successful audition. 2. Pre-summer work required to be completed by students: Yes
