performing arts
Exam Board: PEarson
Assessment:
60% Coursework, 40% Exams
The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts is a full two-year qualification equivalent to three A-levels, designed for students aiming for higher education or careers in the performing arts. It includes seven mandatory units such as Investigating Practitioners’ Work, Group Performance Workshop, Individual Performance Commission, and Final Live Performance to an Audience. The course emphasizes practical performance, creative development, and industry knowledge. Assessment combines internal coursework and external tasks, focusing on collaboration, technique, and critical reflection. It prepares learners for progression into acting, dance, directing, production, or related roles in the creative and cultural industries.
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