A Level + Creative Business Studies Pathway (Performing Arts)

Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts:

All Performing Arts and Dance courses consist of practical sessions, lectures, workshops and performances covering a range of skills and knowledge and consist of core and specialist elements delivered by subject specialist staff. Foundation Diploma units studied include:

Devising Theatre Acting Skills Voice & Singing Movement for Actors Performing to an Audience The Performing Arts Industry

Performing Arts and Dance students benefit from access to three purpose-built dance studios with sprung floors and mirrors as well as additional acting studios for class/workshop activity and independent rehearsals. Students have the opportunities to be involved with a wide range of work experience and enrichment projects where their refined skills can be put to use in industry/vocational settings. There are opportunities for theatre visits/trips/workshops throughout the year and we invite professional practitioners into college to inspire and give industry advice. There is considerable emphasis on group work and collaboration, so all students are expected to be committed to the group and to the discipline of rehearsal and performance.

AS Level in Business: Students will gain an understanding of how businesses are structured, what makes a business successful, how managers and leadership control decision making and the impact these decisions have on market performance, operational and financial performance.

In year 2 students have the opportunity to complete the full Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts a as well as the full A Level in Business.