BTEC Level 3 Media, Film and Photography for Theatre Production (Production Arts)

We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference / school report.

4 x GCSE's at C/4 or above, or a Level 2 Certificate / Extended Certificate or above (at merit or above) in a relevant subject.

You will have gained either English and/or maths at GCSE C/4 or above, or a L2 Functional skills in either English and/or maths.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

Most learners will progress onto the Extended Diploma in Production Arts Practice. This qualification offers learners the opportunity to develop their performance and technical skills through a process of self-evaluation, practice and review which supports them as they start to build their personal portfolio in preparation for entry to employment or higher education. In addition to the production arts sector-specific content outlined above, the requirements of the qualification will mean that learners develop the transferable and higher-order skills that are highly regarded by higher education and employers, for example communication skills, team working, personal practice and reflection. This course has outstanding progression data in regards to students that go on to work in the industry. This qualification carries UCAS point and is recognised by higher education providers. Learners can progress to higher education degree programmes, such as:

• HNC/D Performing Arts (Technical Theatre and Production Management)
• A variety of related degree courses During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

The BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Production Arts Practice course is a full time one year course. If you choose to continue onto a second-year pathway you will achieve a full Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Production Arts Practice which is equivalent to three A Levels.

There are opportunities for theatre visits/trips/workshops throughout the year and we invite in professional practitioners 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 production. Due to the nature of the industry, learners may be required to work on productions outside of regular college hours.