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Performing Arts

at Rednock School, Dursley · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The new BTEC National in Performing Arts 2016 combines up to-date industry knowledge with the right balance of the practical, research and behavioural skills students will need to succeed in higher education and in their chosen career. Investigating Practitioners, Developing skills and techniques for Live Performance, Group Performance workshop and an optional unit will form the structure of the two year Extended certificate. The wide range of vocational assessments including assignments, tasks and performances means students can showcase their learning and skills to best effect when they take their next step.

What you need to get on

It is important that you are interested in gaining a greater understanding of how theatre and plays work, and that you are keen to be involved with performances. A minimum grade of a 5 or above in English at GCSE and GCSE grade 5 Drama or BTEC equivalent and a high degree of personal motivation and creativity is also required to start this course.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Rednock School

    Rednock Drive, Dursley, GL11 4BY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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