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PERFORMING ARTS
(ACTING)
BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma (equivalent to 1.5 A Levels)
The BTEC Acting Diploma is an exciting, two-year,
immersive programme designed to refine your acting skills
and prepare you for a dynamic career in the performing
arts industry. The course offers a hands-on, practical
approach to training, making it ideal for those passionate
about pursuing further drama studies or entering the world
of performance.
Structured around a drama school training model, the
BTEC Diploma equips you with the discipline, focus, and
imaginative thinking necessary for both scripted and
devised performances. You’ll be encouraged to take risks,
experiment with new methods, and adapt to different
performance styles. Throughout the course, you’ll engage
in a variety of practical workshops that will hone your
acting techniques, develop your creativity, and challenge
you to push your boundaries as an artist. As part of a
collaborative performance company, you’ll work alongside
like-minded peers, learning the value of teamwork and
artistic synergy.
Through the ‘Planning a Career in the Industry’ Module
you will leave this course with an actor’s CV and headshot,
as well as a self-tape/showreel to take with you. If you’re
serious about a career in acting or drama, the BTEC Acting
Diploma is the perfect platform to start your journey!
COURSE CONTENT
• Investigating Practitioners’ Work
• Developing Skills and Techniques for Live
Performance
• Group Performance Workshop
• Performing Arts in the Community
• Plus, two further optional units
Due to the qualification pathway of this
BTEC course, you cannot take BTEC
Performing Arts alongside BTEC Dance.
You must choose one or the other.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
CAREER PATHWAYS
Standard Advanced Level entry
requirements
Creativity; teamwork; leadership skills;
problem solving; independence;
communication; project planning; how
to work effectively with external clients;
funding & performance arts marketing.
HE courses in Acting, Performing Arts,
Drama & Theatre Studies, Physical Theatre
and related fields. Previous students have
gone on to Royal Central School of Speech
& Drama, Guildhall, East 15, Chichester
University, Guildford School of Acting, and
Rose Bruford amongst others. Some go
directly into the industry and others to a
range of other degrees such as law, history
and fine art. Our BTEC courses can lead
directly into careers in the industry or give
access to a host of other jobs which value
problem solving skills, ability to work in a
team and an active, engaged, approach.
Plus: Grade 5 in GCSE Drama or Merit
in L2 BTEC (if taken) or a background of
successful experience in productions.
ASSESSMENT
100% internally assessed on coursework
and performance projects.
OTHER INFORMATION
You’ll attend theatre visits to experience
live productions, providing insight into the
industry and broadening your understanding
of the craft. There will also be opportunities to
become involved in Brighton’s thriving theatre
scene, where you’ll be able to perform in local
venues and gain real-world stage experience.
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