BTEC Level 2 Award – Performing Arts
Exam Board: Edexcel
The BTEC Tech award develops students understanding of how musical theatre is created by studying the works of known practitioners in three contrasting styles
Through both independent research and through practical exploration students will learn about the skills, roles and responsibilities of performance and n on-performance roles
By studying Performing Arts, students will develop transferable skills including how to:
- present oneself in front of an ‘audience’
- work to a given brief including adhering to strict deadlines
- analyse and better understand the relationships between practitioners
Assessment
This is a linear qualification. In order to achieve the award, students must complete all components in chronological order. Students will sit three 60 minute papers in the Spring and Summer term of year 11
Enrichment Opportunities
Visits to local shows and a West-End show
Links
- Edexcel Exam Board
- The Sixth Form Acting Programme at The Canterbury Academy
- The Performing Arts Pillar
Year 10
| Terms 1 and 2 |
In terms 1 and 2 you will be working on component 1 studying performance material from a book musical and a juke box musical culminating in a mini performance from both |
| Terms 3 and 4 |
In term 3 you will be studying performance material from a further genre and in term 4 youwill be completing a written report summarising what you have learnt from the three musicals you have studied thus completing component 1 |
| Terms 5 and 6 |
In term 5 and 6 you will start your component 2 which is all about the specific development of your drama, dance and singing skills through a range of workshops |
Year 11
| Terms 1 and 2 |
In term 1 and 2 you will be working towards a final performance showcasing your skills in a given genre. This will complete component 2 |
| Terms 3 and 4 |
In term 3 and 4 you will start component 3 where you are ‘commissioned’ to create a performance piece to a target audience working to strict deadlines. You will sit two one hour written exams during this period |
| Terms 5 and 6 |
In term 5 you will perform the piece you have created and finally evaluate both the performance and the process in a final written one-hour exam |