BTEC National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts
at Queen Elizabeth'S School, Wimborne · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail
What the college says
The BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts provides opportunities to develop skills in creativity and performance, attain audition preparation and undertake professional training in a variety of disciplines. The course structure is defined through a variety of unit options, and assessment styles, enabling you to develop both practical and theoretical skills. Over the two year course you will undertake practical exploration into well-known practitioners, undertake group performance workshops and explore a range of performance styles. The flexibility of the course means that some content will be tailored specifically to your interests.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade C in either Music, Dance or Drama.
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
Queen Elizabeth's School
Hillbutts, Wimborne, BH21 4DT
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