The BTEC First Certificate in Performing Arts is focused on developing knowledge, skills and understanding of the working world within a wide context of the Performing Arts industry.

It introduces you to the employment area of Performing Arts and provides a good basis to go on to a more advanced work-related qualification.

• Performing Arts Production Process

• The Performing Arts Business

A BTEC First Certificate is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

Projects will relate to local, regional and national Theatre, Music Industry, Television and Radio Broadcasting.

You will be expected to undertake your own research and make use of ICT and libraries.

You need to be open to all debates, discussions and suggestions by all in the group and be able to offer your own.

• Performing dance

• Solo Musical Performance

• Working as a Musical Ensemble

• Performing Scripted Plays

• Exploring Musical Composition

Your programme of study will include the further development of Key Skills, Wider key Skills and CoPE, all of which equate to a further four GCSE’s.

We do provide all students access to additional national qualifications. It must be emphasised however, that although we endeavour to provide opportunities for students to complete the qualifications successfully, we cannot guarantee all students will meet the prerequisites nor can we guarantee they will achieve the assessment criteria as a high level of skills and knowledge are required to achieve the qualifications successfully.

Assessment is continuous through assignments. A range of assessment methods are used including written tasks, group and individual presentations, reports, video analysis and practical skill observations. All units are assessed, graded and internally verified. A sample of units is then externally verified. An overall grade for the qualification is then awarded according to the accumulative score of all units achieved.