Performing Arts
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The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Performing Arts is a practical and engaging course designed to introduce students to the exciting world of performance, focusing on developing creative, technical, and practical skills within the performing arts industry. It provides a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing further education or careers in dance, drama, or music theatre.
Examination Units: Component One: Exploring the Performing Arts 30%
Learners will develop their understanding of the performing arts by examining the work of performing arts professionals and the processes used to create performance.
Component Two: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts 30%
Learners will develop their performing arts skills and techniques through the reproduction of acting as performers or designers.
Internal assessment with 3 tasks. Externally moderated 15 hours of supervised sessions.
Component Three: Responding to a Brief 40%
Learners will be given the opportunity to work as part of a group to contribute to a workshop performance as either a performer or a designer in response to a brief and stimulus.
As a creative subject with a focus on application, there is no written exam.
The course is assessed through a combination of internal and external components:
- Components One and Two are internally assessed by your teacher. Assessment evidence will include practical performance work, portfolios of evidence (e.g., logbooks, rehearsal notes, research), and presentations.
- Component Three is externally assessed and is supervised and marked by Edexcel. This involves presenting your final performance work and submitting supporting documentation that details your creative process and decision-making.
The grades awarded for this qualification are typically Level 2 Pass, Merit, Distinction, and Distinction* (equivalent to GCSE grades 4-9), or Level 1 Pass (equivalent to GCSE grades 1-3).
Further Education: This qualification provides an excellent foundation for moving on to Level 3 courses, such as:
- BTEC National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (or a specialist area like Dance or Drama).
- A-Levels
- Apprenticeships: It can support applications for apprenticeships in creative, technical, or arts administration roles within the cultural sector.
- Career Opportunities: The skills developed are highly valued in many professions, including:
- Performer (e.g., actor, dancer, singer)
- Creative/Technical Roles (e.g., choreographer, stage manager, costume designer, lighting technician)
- Arts Administration (e.g., marketing, education officer)
- Transferable Skills: The course develops crucial transferable skills like teamwork, discipline, creativity, public speaking, and self-confidence, which are beneficial in virtually any career path.
