BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN PERFORMING ARTS
Step into the spotlight without limiting your horizons. The Extended Certificate in Performing Arts gives you a dynamic, hands-on dive into the performing arts industry and will help you build confidence, creativity and versatile skills.
Course Overview
This course centres on units that bridge the gap between creative practice and professional theory. Train hands-on across a range of performing arts disciplines to refine your technique, performance style and stage presence. Dive into critical analysis and contextual study to uncover how industry-leading artists and companies create landmark work.
Beyond performance, you will develop a powerful set of professional and academic skills that set you apart in higher education and the workplace. Build self-confidence, self-presentation, personal discipline, time management and strong organisational habits. Master essential higher-level study skills – including independent research, critical evaluation of sources, extended writing, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
Course Content
Mandatory Units
- Investigating Practitioners’ Work
- Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance
- Group Performance Workshop
Optional Unit
The course will also consist of one further unit which will be chosen based on the student skill set in the group. There are a number of options including Interpreting classical text for performance, Acting styles, Improvisation and Movement in performance.
Assessment
Full details coming soon.
Career Pathways: Where Can This Take You?
THE PEFORMANCE & CREATIVE ROUTE – focuses on stage, screen and live delivery
Professional Actor / Performer: portray characters across theatre, film, televison and voiceover, using physical and vocal technique to bring scripts to life.
Dancer / Musical Theatre Performer: deliver high-level choreographed movement and vocal performances for stage productions, live tours and commerical media.
Stage / Assistant Director: collaborate with creative teams to shape artistic vision, guide performers and oversee the staging of live theatrical works.
THE PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT ROUTE – focuses on operations, technical delivery & coordination
Stage / Production Manager: oversee back-of-house operations, schedule rehearsals and coordinate technical cues to ensure live performances run flawlessly.
Event & Festival Coordinator: plan, organise and execute large-scale live entertainment events, managing logistics, venues, budgtes and artist schedules.
Arts Administrator / Producer: manage theatre companies and cultural venues, handling marketing, funding applications, budgeting and community outreach programmes.
THE APPLIED & EDUCATIONAL ROUTE – focuses on teaching, community impact & therapeutic practice
Performing Arts Educator: teach drama, dance or music in schools, colleges or private academic, inspiring the next generation of creative talent.
Community Arts Workshop Facilitator: run interactive creative workshops for youth groups, charities and local organisations to encourage social engagement and self-expression.
Dance / Movement Therapist: use creative arts and performance techniques in healthcare or therapeutic settings to support emotional wellbeing and personal growth.
Entry Requirements
Minimum 44444 including 4 in English.
Why Choose Dereham Sixth Form College for Performing Arts?
A Perfect Balance
Our course lets you follow your interests alongisde other subjects, achieving the thrill of high-level performance training while keeping our options open for a huge variety of university degrees or career paths.
Real-World Skills
We don’t just train peformers; we build confident, articulate and highly organised individuals. You’ll master high-value transferable skills giving you a competitive edge with auditions or applications.
Pearson
Our Performing Arts course is awarded by Pearson, following their
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate specification.
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