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Performing Arts
Two years – BTEC
This course is the perfect introduction to the performing arts suitable for those with lots or little experience of acting on the live stage. This course has a lot of practical work giving you loads of chances to get up and act. It will enable you to develop performance skills and techniques for live shows as well as critically and practically analyse the work of performing arts practitioners. As well as supporting you to become a better performer this course will also help to equip you with many other valuable transferable skills such as confidence, resilience and teamwork. You will have many live performance opportunities across the two years in a variety of settings which adds a level of professional practice to the whole experience.
Reasons to join us…
We have amazing performance facilities! With theatre spaces fully fitted out with lighting and sound equipment to ensure your practical work is to a professional standard. Throughout this highly practical course you will focus on learning through doing what allows you to explore the roles and skills of performers, as well as take part in live performances throughout the year.
Inspirational teaching staff will support you every step of the way, ensuring that all practical work is tailored to suit your individual needs and interests.
What will I study?
You will learn through a combination of practical performance work for a range of audiences from monologues to ensemble work. You will learn about different performing arts practitioners and their styles and will be given ample opportunities to practically explore these on the stage. You will also take on a role and perform as part of a company of actors each year to gain valuable professional experience.
What’s next?
Students studying performing arts have gone on to study acting, drama and performing arts at university, as well as conservatoires across the country, to continue their training in the industry.
