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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts
(Pearson National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts)
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Course details: -
6 lessons a week — 5 hours of teaching time
Equivalent in size to one A Level
4 units, of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (58%)
Overview of course content: -
Year 12 and Year 13 Topics • Investigating Practitioners’ Work (25%) • Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance (25%) • Group Performance Workshop (33%) • One other optional Unit (17%)
Skills acquired and future prospects: -
In addition to the performing arts sector-specific content, this qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop all-round performance skills and transferable skills such as self-confidence, selfpresentation, personal discipline, time management and organisational skills which are highly regarded by higher education and employers. • communication skills – performing, communicating and presenting ideas to an audience • collaborative skills – with a focus on self-management, teamwork and participation in group performance which develops collaborative skills and confidence building. • cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology • intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, selfpresentation • interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.
