BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts (Acting)

About the course
The course is challenging, adventurous and explores many different dramatic conventions, styles, theatre practitioners and live professional production. It is a practical and engaging course and one that will require lots of energy and commitment from students. It will change the way they look at themselves and the world around them.

Some students will have already studied BTEC Level 2 Performing Arts (Acting) or GCSE Drama. Experience of performing is vital, you must enjoy working collaboratively and a Level 4 or above in English is essential. You must be willing to push yourself physically and emotionally, be both creative and disciplined and be open to new ideas. This course enables students to gain an entry qualification for a variety of courses in Higher Education – theatre based or in another academic discipline.

What is BTEC?
BTEC qualifications are designed to provide highly specialist, work-related qualifications that give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to prepare for employment.

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This course enables students to gain an entry qualification for a variety of courses in Higher Education – theatre based or in another academic discipline.