BTEC Nationals in Drama are highly valued by employers because the courses give you skills which prepare you for the Performing Arts Industry and work as a professional actor. During the course you will develop a wide breadth of performing skills which translate well into the professional arena. If you have a passion for Drama our courses will aid you in developing your skill base to become a well-rounded and skilled performer. The course is an ideal qualification if you have aspirations to attend a Drama university or conservatoire after Sixth Form. Students leaving the course have gone on to have success in acting and performance degrees at professional and well-respected establishments such as ALRA, LAINE and Central. Career opportunities can include work in the fields of: professional actor, freelance performer, arts administration, arts production, direction and dramaturgy, and teaching/training.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
ƒ?› Unit 1 - Investigating practitionersƒ?? work (Core)
ƒ?› Unit 2 - Developing Skills and Techniques for live performance (Core)
ƒ?› Unit 3 - Group Performance Work (Core)
Optional units to include:
ƒ?› Interpreting Classical Text for Performance, Acting Styles, Improvisation or Movement in Performance
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma
ƒ?› Unit 1 - Investigating practitionersƒ?? work (Core)
ƒ?› Unit 2 - Developing Skills and Techniques for live performance (Core)
ƒ?› Unit 3 - Group Performance Work (Core)
ƒ?› Unit 4 ƒ?? Performing Arts in the Community (Core)
ƒ?› Unit 5 ƒ?? Individual Performance Commission (Core)
ƒ?› Unit 6 ƒ?? Final Live Performance to an Audience (Core)
Optional units to include:
ƒ?› Theatre Directing, Writing for Performance, Physical Theatre Techniques or Storytelling