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60172320 BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts

at Coombeshead Academy, Newton Abbot · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

What will I study? Year 1 Course outline The Extended Certificate is for learners who are interested in learning about the Performing Arts sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of Higher Education courses, not necessarily in Performing Arts. The course is split into four units: Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners’ Work Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop Unit 28: Variety Performance Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners’ work In this unit, students develop skills that allow them to investigate the work of influential Performing Arts practitioners. Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance This unit serves as an induction into the Performing Arts where students develop the appropriate skills and techniques in one or more of the performance disciplines of acting, dance, musical theatre, physical theatre and variety/popular entertainment. Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop In this unit, students learn how to respond to a given stimulus as part of a group, using research, discussion and practical exploration to develop performance material and later present an informal presentation of the work to an invited audience. Unit 28: Variety Performance: In this unit, students investigate the key features of variety performance. The final performance will be a presentation evening showcasing the variety of skills students have developed. Year 2 In Year 13 students c

What you need to get on

Five Level 4 GCSEs are required for entry into 6th Form. GCSE Level 5 pass is required in your chosen, or related, subject. This course is designed for students who have a passion for the Performing Arts. In particular, it would suit those who enjoy all three of the Performing Arts disciplines - drama, dance and music. Students do not necessarily need qualifications in each. All students must be prepared to commit to out of school hours rehersals and attend professional performances.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Coombeshead Six Form College

    Coombeshead Academy Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Newton Abbot

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