Course CodeFC2NPRA4
What qualifications do I need?You will need 4 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent or a profile of relevant experience, education and training and literacy and numeracy at Level 1/2. Work/life experience of mature learners will be taken into consideration.
What will I learn?This course is designed to provide a good foundation in music, dance and drama. This is a unique course offering the opportunity to work alongside the innovative Chickenshed Theatre Company and enjoy the benefits of studying the performing arts in their purpose built theatre. The course includes a variety of units such as: musical theatre, acting techniques, contemporary theatre, dance performance, performance workshop, performing arts business, singing, film, TV acting and contemporary dance. You will also develop Key Skills in: Communication, Application of Number and Information Technology. This course runs from January to December
How will I be taught?You will attend workshops and practical sessions at Chickenshed.
How will I be assessed?You will be continually assessed throughout the course by a range of methods including assignments, projects, reports and practical assessment. There will also be externally set written tests for the Key Skills.
What could I do next?You can progress the BTEC NAtional Diploma Level 3
Option 1Starts: January 2010
Ends: January 2012
Course length: 75 weeks, 2 years