6th Form Prospectus - 2025_26

Per forming Ar ts - BTEC National Diploma What’s it all about? Edexcel Level 3 National Diploma Performing Arts (Acting). The course covers a wide spectrum of skills and techniques in order for you to experience every aspect of drama and theatre. You will develop the technical and interpretative skills necessary to work in acting. You will explore the means and processes of characterisation, interpret texts, develop material for performance through rehearsal and take part in performances of rehearsed material. Although the emphasis is on practical work to develop and expand vocal skills, improvisation and technical understanding, it does contain elements of theory and written work. We have an outstanding team of staff who are dedicated and driven to inspire you and develop your skills as an actor, director or designer and we push you to be the best that you can possibly be. We believe in your ability to interact creatively and professionally with like-minded students. “All the best performers bring to their role something more, something different than what the author put on paper. That’s what makes theatre live. That’s why it persists.” S Sondheim To get started: A grade 4 (Drama GCSE) or L2 Pass (BTEC PA) is desirable for you to fully access the course. You need to be passionate about performance and have a good knowledge of theatre and acting to fully engage with this rigorous and enjoyable course as it requires a considerable commitment in terms of time and energy. You need to possess a great deal of enthusiasm and commitment to succeed on this course, combined with a willingness to develop as a performer across a range of practical skills in the disciplines of acting, singing and dancing, together with the motivation to meet regular coursework deadlines. What next? The role of the Arts within society has grown significantly throughout the years. The course is an excellent foundation for a direct degree in acting. It also equips students for further education in various pathways relating to media, arts, communication, teaching and events management. The scope for development is vast as Drama propels students to develop excellent skills of communication, leadership and artistic creativity. Exam and Assessment Information: BTEC Performing Arts Level 3 National Diploma NQF In Year One you will study: • Acting styles. • Develop your skills and techniques for a live performance. • Physical Theatre. • Investigating practitioners work. In Year Two you will study: • Performing Arts in the community. • Individual performance commission. • A final performance showcase. Our students say … “There is a family feel to the group, where everyone is working and collaborating together.” “A step-up in freedom, independence and teacher collaboration.” “An out of the ordinary learning experience that always brightens my day!” “Amore interactive and personal learning environment!” Entry Requirements Five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above including English and Maths AND Grade 4 in GCSE Drama or L2 Pass in BTEC Performing Arts 39