BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Performing and Production Arts

There are several opportunities throughout the year to be involved in productions to live audiences both onsite in our 100 seater theatre and off site to local community groups and schools. Collaboration with the Btec L3 Performing Arts and Music students is also a key part of a student’s development.

Learners who complete this qualification alongside other Level 2 qualifications may progress to further learning at Level 3 in, for example, the BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts or the Btec National Extended Diploma in Music. This qualification offers learners the opportunity to develop their technical skills through a process of self-evaluation, practice and review. In addition to the sector-specific content available in this qualification, the requirements mean that learners develop the transferable skills that are needed to progress to further education and ultimately higher education and employment, for example communication, planning and managing projects and creative problem solving. The qualification also supports learners in becoming more confident in taking ownership of and responsibility for their own direction, work and choices.

Assessment:

100% coursework spread across 5 units culminating in a large final performance.

Learners taking this qualification will study five mandatory units:

• Skills Development for Performing Arts
• Creative Interpretation
• Audition and Portfolio Process
• Preparing for a Performing Arts Production
• Performing Arts Production

Entry Requirements:

College entry requirements of 4 x grade 3 GCSEs or above. Prior performance or music skills preferable.