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BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts: Performance

at Truro and Penwith College, TRURO · college

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Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The role of a performer is to communicate with an audience, whether through text, song, or movement. This is a practical and dynamic course that will develop your skills as a performer through a range of different performance projects. This course focuses on developing the skills required for progressing onto a career, or further education path, as either an actor or triple threat performer. Students can usually choose to follow a pathway specialising in developing skills as either an actor or musical theatre performer. The course will cover different acting styles, such as acting for film and TV, as well as jazz dance and singing skills. This course will build upon existing skills you have in dance, singing and acting, as well as developing new ones. It will provide you with an understanding of different styles of theatre through practical performance projects.

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at Grade 4 to include either English Language (or Literature) and/or Maths. A Level 2 Diploma at Merit in an appropriate subject can also be considered (plus GCSE English and/or Maths). You will also be asked to attend an interview in which you will perform an audition piece (monologue or song).

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

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