Acting Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
29465W1 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Is this course for me?
Performing in front of a live audience requires skill, confidence, self-motivation and stamina. Our performing arts, acting and dance courses will equip you with the skills to develop as a performer. You will become prepared for a variety of progression opportunities, including university degrees, specialist dance and drama school training and stage careers in a range of settings, including touring theatre companies. There are many behind the scenes roles that you will explore and experience to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to work in this diverse industry. We have strong links with industry professionals who present masterclass workshops to provide a valuable insight into the entertainment industry.What will I study?
This is an exciting, practical based course that will give you the opportunity to learn performance skills and styles. You will work in our specialist facilities and produce both small and large scale projects taking on the role of physical theatre performer, actor, director or a member of the technical production team. You will watch professional shows, take part in workshop, write scripts, design costumes, build sets, create music and lights and much more.
How long is the course?
Full time for two academic years
How will I be assessed?
You will be set exciting tasks for a series of work related projects, assessed by tutors and external examiners. The majority of these will be practical, others will involve project journals and performance reviews.
What qualifications do I need?
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-4 including maths or English. You will need to successfully pass an audition.
What can I progress onto?
Students can progress onto the Foundation Degree in Performance and Education (awarded by UCLan) at the University Centre Wigan & Leigh College. Alternatively you could choose to study a variety of performance courses at university. Most actors and dancers are self-employed and paid a fee for each contract or performance. Rates of pay will depend on who you are working for and the setting you are working in. With experience a stage manager can earn from £25 - £35k a year. Other careers include Dance Teacher, Singer, Entertainer , Creative Director, Producer, Drama Therapist , Company Principal, Choreographer, TV Presenter and Dance Movement Psychotherapist
Other Information
You will gain experience for employment in the entertainment industry. You will build self confidence, group working and organisational skills that are transferable to any business sector. If you are 16-18 years old, you may be eligible for our FREE bus pass. Find out more at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/free-bus-pass
Course Fees
| 16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
| £7152.00 |
Exam Fee
£243.00
Actors, Entertainers and Presenters
Dancers and Choreographers
Musicians
Actors, Entertainers and Presenters
Dancers and Choreographers
Musicians
Actors, Entertainers and Presenters
Actors, entertainers and presenters sing, portray roles in dramatic productions, perform comedy routines, gymnastic feats and tricks of illusion, train animals to perform and perform with them, and introduce and present radio and television programmes.
Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
5.04%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£17,177
Entry
£33,644
Median
£61,100
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Plays pre-recorded music at nightclubs, discotheques, and private functions.
- Conducts interviews and prepares reports for news broadcasts, current affairs programmes and documentaries.
- Introduces and presents radio and television programmes, reads news bulletins and makes announcements.
- Trains animals to perform entertaining routines and may perform with them.
- Performs singing, comedy, acrobatic, illusion and conjuring routines.
- Assumes character created by a playwright or author and communicates this to an audience.
- Studies script; play or book and prepares and rehearses interpretation.
Knowledge
Fine Arts
English Language
Communications and Media
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Skills
Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Active Learning
Dancers and Choreographers
Dancers and choreographers devise, direct, rehearse and perform classical and contemporary dance routines.
Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Opportunities
6.33%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£17,177
Entry
£33,644
Median
£61,100
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Demonstrates and directs dance moves, monitors and analyses technique and performance, and determines how improvements can be made.
- Participates in dance performance.
- Attends rehearsals to develop and practice dance routines for performance.
- Builds and maintains stamina, physical strength, agility and general health through fitness exercises and healthy eating.
Knowledge
Fine Arts
Education and Training
Psychology
Administration and Management
Sociology and Anthropology
English Language
History and Archaeology
Skills
Speaking
Monitoring
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Writing
Musicians
Musicians write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.
Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
4.32%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£17,177
Entry
£33,644
Median
£61,100
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Auditions and selects performers and rehearses and conducts them in the performance of the composition.
- Scores music for different combinations of voices and instruments to produce desired effect.
- Plays instrument as a soloist or as a member of a group or orchestra.
- Tunes instrument and studies and rehearses score.
- Conceives and writes original music.
Knowledge
Fine Arts
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service
Communications and Media
English Language
Sales and Marketing
Psychology
Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
Skills
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Active Listening
Writing
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Actors, Entertainers and Presenters
Actors, entertainers and presenters sing, portray roles in dramatic productions, perform comedy routines, gymnastic feats and tricks of illusion, train animals to perform and perform with them, and introduce and present radio and television programmes.
Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
5.04%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£17,177
Entry
£33,644
Median
£61,100
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Plays pre-recorded music at nightclubs, discotheques, and private functions.
- Conducts interviews and prepares reports for news broadcasts, current affairs programmes and documentaries.
- Introduces and presents radio and television programmes, reads news bulletins and makes announcements.
- Trains animals to perform entertaining routines and may perform with them.
- Performs singing, comedy, acrobatic, illusion and conjuring routines.
- Assumes character created by a playwright or author and communicates this to an audience.
- Studies script; play or book and prepares and rehearses interpretation.
Knowledge
Fine Arts
English Language
Communications and Media
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Skills
Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Active Learning
Dancers and Choreographers
Dancers and choreographers devise, direct, rehearse and perform classical and contemporary dance routines.
Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Opportunities
6.33%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£17,177
Entry
£33,644
Median
£61,100
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Demonstrates and directs dance moves, monitors and analyses technique and performance, and determines how improvements can be made.
- Participates in dance performance.
- Attends rehearsals to develop and practice dance routines for performance.
- Builds and maintains stamina, physical strength, agility and general health through fitness exercises and healthy eating.
Knowledge
Fine Arts
Education and Training
Psychology
Administration and Management
Sociology and Anthropology
English Language
History and Archaeology
Skills
Speaking
Monitoring
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Writing
Musicians
Musicians write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.
Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
4.32%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£17,177
Entry
£33,644
Median
£61,100
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Auditions and selects performers and rehearses and conducts them in the performance of the composition.
- Scores music for different combinations of voices and instruments to produce desired effect.
- Plays instrument as a soloist or as a member of a group or orchestra.
- Tunes instrument and studies and rehearses score.
- Conceives and writes original music.
Knowledge
Fine Arts
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service
Communications and Media
English Language
Sales and Marketing
Psychology
Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
Skills
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Active Listening
Writing
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Speaking
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