About the course

This course offers the opportunity to explore and develop skills in performance and related areas. You will cover a wide range of skills such as how to use a stimulus for a performance, and rehearsing for a performance across acting, music and dance. Transferable skills will be developed including organisation, working with others and researching, as well as developing a personal progression plan. Your assessments are coursework-based, both theory and practical. You will present information that you have gathered, keep a working logbook, record a reflective journal, take part in written or oral presentations as well as roleplay, interviews and other activities. You will be assessed on the rehearsal process and final performance of your practical work. 

Start Date/s

01/09/2025

Entry Requirements

Two GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English and Mathematics or a relevant Entry Level qualification.

Modules

Your course will consist of 4 mandatory units which are: Being Organised, Developing a Personal Progression Plan, Working with Others & Researching a Topic. Our optional units may include: Using Digital Communication Technologies, Performing a Piece of Music, Rehearsing for a Performance, Performing a Dance Routine, Creating a mood-board & Designing an Interactive Presentation. These optional units are subject to change.

Assessment

The content of your assessment will be outlined on an assignment brief; the design of these will be explained during induction. Your assignment brief will direct you the type of evidence you will be required to produce which could include some or all of the following; Carrying out practical tasks, Presenting information through oral or written presentations, Rehearsal and performance Logbooks, records and reflective journals, role play, interviews and other activities. This will be assessed internally by your tutor and verified by the awarding body.

Careers & Progression

You may choose to progress onto a relevant Level 2 Diploma in Creative Arts.  

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