Performing Arts (Dance) Extended BTEC Diploma Level 3

Updated on Wed, 09/11/2011 - 11:55am.
Music and Performing Arts
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Course Type: Full-time
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Course Level: Course Level3

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Location: Braintree,
Colchester
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Duration:

2 years
Centre: Music and Performing Arts
Course Code:

ZH39831 (Colchester)

ZH31351 (Braintree)
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Course Description:

The course has a strong emphasis on practical dance techniques. You will participate in a variety of dance units covering techniques that will include jazz, tap, contemporary, physical theatre and ballet. Much of the work undertaken will be continually assessed to monitor progress. The skills developed in the individual units will be brought together in performances including our annual dance evening.

It is suited to learners who are committed to going into the performing arts and who appreciate the need for both the practical and academic skills to survive the rigours of the performing arts industry.

Extensive practical work is undertaken and is combined with relevant theory and academic inquiry. Students will need to analyse practical work in written evaluations and to write essays on texts and practitioners as required. There are a variety of modes of delivery including workshops, lectures, performances, tutorials, seminars and traditional classroom activities.

In addition, students will study at least one Functional Skill in English, maths or ICT as part of their main programme.

Course Content:

Units include:

  • Physical Theatre
  • Jazz
  • Ballet
  • Performing Dance
  • Musical Theatre Performance
  • Contemporary Dance
  • Choreographic Principles
  • Urban
  • Tap
  • Rehearsing and Performing

Entry Requirements:

Normally a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including English, or a level 2 qualification at merit or distinction in a related subject. Each applicant will be given an interview/audition where they must also demonstrate practical ability, academic expertise and the necessary commitment, motivation and aptitude to succeed.

Career Opportunities:

The course prepares you for work in the performing arts industry. It might lead to work as a performer as well as jobs related to performance such as arts administration, teaching, choreography or stage management.

Course Progression:

The course prepares you for entry to higher education courses in dance or musical theatre such as the Foundation degree in Musical Theatre or BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre at Colchester Institute.

Further Information:

Course Enquiry Line: (01206) 712777

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